Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hamming
noun
/ˈhæmɪŋ/
Definition
A term related to the Hamming code and Hamming distance, named after Richard Hamming, an American mathematician and computer scientist.
Examples
- Hamming codes are used to detect and correct errors in digital data transmission.
- The Hamming distance is useful for measuring how different two strings of equal length are.
- Richard Hamming developed this concept to improve the reliability of computer data.
Meaning
Hamming refers to a method used in information theory for error detection and correction in data transmission.
Synonyms
- error correction
- coding theory
- data integrity
