cheat sheet
noun
1
: a sheet containing information (such as test answers) used secretly for cheating
2
: a written or graphic aid (such as a sheet of notes) that can be referred to for help in understanding or remembering something complex
Examples of cheat sheet in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
So take a look at the cheat sheet below, and get cooking (sort of).
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Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Here is a quick cheat sheet of ticket prices for the national championship on secondary markets.
—Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2024
Here is a quick cheat sheet of some therapies to consider when asking about possible costs for specific approaches:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 8 Jan. 2024
Prepare a little cheat sheet of conversation sparkers on your phone’s notes app.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Feb. 2024
The system also comes with a cheat sheet of projects to get familiar with infusions and actually has a pretty small footprint (think along the lines of a Sodastream).
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
Any cheat sheet for Borough Market is more a toast to tradition than a well-balanced meal.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
This cheat sheet breaks down exactly how Newsom and DeSantis are using their power to deepen America’s blue state-red state divide.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
There’s no cheat sheet on how to stick with the national team.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 4 July 2023
Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Here is a quick cheat sheet of ticket prices for the national championship on secondary markets.
—Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2024
Here is a quick cheat sheet of some therapies to consider when asking about possible costs for specific approaches:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 8 Jan. 2024
Prepare a little cheat sheet of conversation sparkers on your phone’s notes app.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Feb. 2024
The system also comes with a cheat sheet of projects to get familiar with infusions and actually has a pretty small footprint (think along the lines of a Sodastream).
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023
Any cheat sheet for Borough Market is more a toast to tradition than a well-balanced meal.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
This cheat sheet breaks down exactly how Newsom and DeSantis are using their power to deepen America’s blue state-red state divide.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
There’s no cheat sheet on how to stick with the national team.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 4 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Cheat sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheat%20sheet. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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