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Error Correcting Code

Error Correcting Code: Coding system that allows data being read or transmitted to be checked for errors and, when detected, corrects those errors.

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Coding system that allows data being read or transmitted to be checked for errors and, when detected, corrects those errors.

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A “coding system that allows data being read or transmitted to be checked for errors and, when detected, corrects those errors.” 2005 VVSG GLOSSARY.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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