error check

Scan for mistakes

Error check is to verify data or a process for mistakes or problems.

In computing, error checking detects corrupted data during transmission or storage.

More broadly, to error check is to review work for accuracy: I need to error check these figures before the meeting.

Also appears as error-check.

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inspect · scan · review · typo · glitch · bug · correction · audit · scrutinize · double take · cross-reference · troubleshoot · diagnostic · checksum · syntax · spellcheck · catch · red flag

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verification vs. blind acceptance

error checkblind trust

Complete unquestioning confidence

blind faith · take at face value · rubber stamp · take on faith · overlook

quality control vs. negligence

error checkneglect

Failure to provide care

overlook · ignore · disregard · skip · omit

Family

error, check, errors, erred, erring, erroneous, erroneously, checks, checked

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