spreadsheet
noun
spread·sheet
ˈspred-ˌshēt 
: a computer program that allows the entry, calculation, and storage of data in columns and rows
also
: the ledger layout modeled by such a program
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Michael Pink, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
These industries aren’t just sectors on a spreadsheet.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The wedding planning now includes Zoom conferences, a slew of spreadsheets and detailed schedules.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The spreadsheet shows that even with bonuses and incentives, more than three-quarters of workers made close to Cambodia’s minimum wage — at most, 15% above it.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Spreadsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spreadsheet. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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spreadsheet
noun
spread·sheet
ˈspred-ˌshēt
: an accounting program for a computer
also
: the ledger layout simulated by such a program
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