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Parity

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(C. F. D.) Bit(s) used to determine whether a block of data has been altered. Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term “parity bit”.

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Definition 2

Bit(s) used to determine whether a block of data has been altered. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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