parity check

n : a system of checking for errors in computer functioning

[syn: {redundant check}, {odd-even check}]

reality check

1. The simplest kind of test of software or hardware; doing

the equivalent of asking it what 2 : 2 is and seeing if you

get 4. The software equivalent of a {smoke test}.

2. The act of letting a {real user} try out prototype

software.

Compare {sanity check}.