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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Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
If a hobby upgrade tempts you, open a spreadsheet to compare options before opening your wallet!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
My trusty spreadsheet looked at the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for the state and found a 19% increase in March from February.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
The Herald asked for spreadsheets, too — and got only fragments of data, none more recent than 2021, none resembling any sort of tracking system.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Spreadsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spreadsheet. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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