A number derived from a set of data that will be transmitted. By recalculating the CRC at the remote end and comparing it to the value originally transmitted, the receiving node can detect some types of transmission errors. [Source: MALAMUD]
CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK
Meaning of CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK in English
Internetworking Terms English vocab. Английский словарь межсетевых терминов. 2012