WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
check′ bit′, [Computers.]
  1. Computinga binary digit used as part of a unit of information that is intended to indicate whether or not an error has occurred in the transmission or storage of the information. Cf. parity bit.

'check bit' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
parity check

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