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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Find files without digging through folders One of the most practical uses is asking Claude to locate files on the computer, such as screenshots, PDFs, notes, decks, receipts, spreadsheets, or templates.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
But Manus actually incorporates multiple AI agents to perform and verify tasks, including a planner agent that assigns tasks and an executor agent that can browse and interact with websites, create spreadsheets, use various software tools, and even code new applications.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
My trusty spreadsheet found that this price represents a 6% drop over the year, the biggest 12-month decline since February 2012.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
Using financial records such as bank statements, vehicle titles, and real estate deeds, create a spreadsheet and record the fair market value of each item.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
But Manus actually incorporates multiple AI agents to perform and verify tasks, including a planner agent that assigns tasks and an executor agent that can browse and interact with websites, create spreadsheets, use various software tools, and even code new applications.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
My trusty spreadsheet found that this price represents a 6% drop over the year, the biggest 12-month decline since February 2012.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
Using financial records such as bank statements, vehicle titles, and real estate deeds, create a spreadsheet and record the fair market value of each item.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spreadsheet
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“Spreadsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spreadsheet. Accessed 1 May. 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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