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

The inspiration came from George Soros’s “Alchemy of Finance,” the first book that made Van Geelen see investing as philosophy rather than mere spreadsheets.

From MarketWatch

But Eddie puts them into a very organized file on her computer called a spreadsheet, highlighting pieces of the interviews that are contradictory.

From Literature

The spreadsheet eventually fights back, and the spreadsheet always wins.

From MarketWatch

What was needed instead of guys with spreadsheets and databases was folks on the ground visiting daycare centers in Minnesota and elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• application
• application software
• program