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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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Because at the end of the day, a project is not a spreadsheet.
—Mehmet Egilmezer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The spreadsheet reportedly ranks organizations' support as strong, moderate, or low.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Gilman expects the spreadsheet to change and evolve as the needs change.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Spreadsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spreadsheet. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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