Slot: algorithm
The algorithm used to produce a checksum.
URI: [spdx:algorithm](http://spdx.org/rdf/terms#algorithm)
## Applicable Classes
| Name | Description | Modifies Slot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Checksum](Checksum.md) | A value that allows the contents of a file to be authenticated | yes |
## Properties
### Type and Range
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Range | [ChecksumAlgorithm](ChecksumAlgorithm.md) |
| Domain Of | [Checksum](Checksum.md) |
| Slot URI | [spdx:algorithm](http://spdx.org/rdf/terms#algorithm) |
### Cardinality and Requirements
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
## Identifier and Mapping Information
### Schema Source
* from schema: https://w3id.org/semic/dcat-ap/3.0.1
## Mappings
| Mapping Type | Mapped Value |
| --- | --- |
| self | spdx:algorithm |
| native | dcat_ap:algorithm |
## LinkML Source
name: algorithm
description: The algorithm used to produce a checksum.
from_schema: https://w3id.org/semic/dcat-ap/3.0.1
rank: 1000
slot_uri: spdx:algorithm
domain_of:
- Checksum
range: ChecksumAlgorithm