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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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
Brokers still send risks in as a jumble of emails, PDFs, spreadsheets and the standardized but endless ACORD forms, each in its own layout and rarely complete.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
My trusty spreadsheet peeked at building permits in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties – for renting or owning – and found that developers in the 12 months ending in March had plans approved for the most housing since August 2007.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
And so people are getting sued over an error in Excel spreadsheet.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
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“Spreadsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spreadsheet. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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