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Block Parity
  • The designation of one or more bits in a block as parity bits whose purpose is to ensure a designated parity, either odd or even. Note: Used to assist in error detection or correction, or both. See also binary digit, block code, cyclic redundancy check, error control, error correcting code, error detecting code, parity, parity check.