desk check

noun

A test of an algorithm by a human, who runs through its operations in sequence to verify the result.

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Meanings

noundesk check (plural desk checks)

plural desk checks

  1. computingA test of an algorithm by a human, who runs through its operations in sequence to verify the result.
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APA

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Chicago

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