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Hash totalThe total of any numeric data field in a document or computer file. This total is checked against a control total of the same field to facilitate accuracy of processing.
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Hash totalThe result obtained by subjecting a set of data to an algorithm for purposes of checking the data at the time the algorithm is applied or for use at a later time such as after transmission or retrieval from storage. [After Weik '96] 2. [A] value computed on data to detect error or manipulation. See checksum. [INFOSEC]
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