spreadsheet

American  

[spred-sheet] / ˈsprɛdˌʃit /

Or spread sheet

noun

1. Accounting. a worksheet that is arranged in the manner of a mathematical matrix and contains a multicolumn analysis of related entries for easy reference on a single sheet.

2. Digital Technology.

   1. a type of software that offers the user a visual display of a simulated multicolumn worksheet and the means of using it especially for financial plans and budgets.

   2. a single document created with this software.

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spreadsheet British  

/ ˈsprɛdˌʃiːt /

noun

1. a computer program that allows easy entry and manipulation of figures, equations, and text, used esp for financial planning and budgeting

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spreadsheet Cultural  

1. Table of data arranged in columns and rows often used in business and financial applications. Spreadsheet software programs are widely used computer applications that allow the user to organize large amounts of data.

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Etymology

Origin of spreadsheet

First recorded in 1905–10; spread + sheet ¹

Example Sentences

Expected goals isn't perfect and there are aspects of football that can never be captured on a spreadsheet but history shows that it has a great track record for predicting a team's long-term success.

From BBC

I shut my account and moved to a card with a reward system that doesn’t require a spreadsheet to track.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dani says there can also be a benefit for players who do enjoy the old-fashioned method of trawling stats and spreadsheets to optimise their teams.

From BBC

Colleagues, including some Republicans, describe her as reasonable and a policy wonk who loves spreadsheets.

From Los Angeles Times

Plenty of free templates can do this, or you can create your own spreadsheet.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• application
• application software
• program