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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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
No family needs a spreadsheet to understand affordability is slipping away.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report from the third quarter of 2025 that calculates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
And the data often is presented in a way that's not useful for patients, sometimes buried in spreadsheets and requiring a deep knowledge of billing codes.
—Darius Tahir, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Spreadsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spreadsheet. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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