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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Much of that has been replaced by cleaner, safer, more predictable models that make more sense on a spreadsheet.
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My trusty spreadsheet reviewed January employment stats for five Southern California metropolitan areas, dating back to 2010, that were released by the state Employment Development Department on Friday, April 17.
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Moffa used multiple spreadsheets, including a job application tracker, to keep from getting his wires crossed.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Much of that has been replaced by cleaner, safer, more predictable models that make more sense on a spreadsheet.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
My trusty spreadsheet reviewed January employment stats for five Southern California metropolitan areas, dating back to 2010, that were released by the state Employment Development Department on Friday, April 17.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Moffa used multiple spreadsheets, including a job application tracker, to keep from getting his wires crossed.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Spreadsheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spreadsheet. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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