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

"Who doesn't want to be the spreadsheet champion?"

From BBC

She expressed a desire for more wriggle room in the spreadsheets against her self-imposed fiscal rules – so-called "headroom".

From BBC

Until my mid-30s, I worked in finance, running hedge funds and optimizing business models with spreadsheets.

From MarketWatch

"Everyone was getting ready to open up the Excel," one aide recalls, but Reeves announced she didn't want any spreadsheets or Treasury scorecards.

From BBC

But after a two-week storm which had analysts and investors rushing to rework their spreadsheets, the outlook is clouded.

From Reuters

Related Words

• application
• application software
• program