Spreadsheet: meaning, definitions and examples

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spreadsheet

 

[ หˆsprษ›dหŒสƒit ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer software

A spreadsheet is a computer program or software application that enables the organization, analysis, and storage of data in tabular form. It consists of rows and columns where users can input and manipulate data.

Synonyms

chart, table, worksheet

Examples of usage

  • Please fill in the spreadsheet with the sales data for this quarter.
  • She used a spreadsheet to calculate the expenses for the project.
  • The spreadsheet allows you to create formulas for automatic calculations.
Context #2 | Noun

paper document

In a non-digital context, a spreadsheet refers to a paper document with rows and columns used for organizing and recording information. It is commonly used in accounting and financial analysis.

Synonyms

chart, ledger, record

Examples of usage

  • The accountant prepared a detailed spreadsheet for the budget report.
  • The spreadsheet displayed all the expenses and income for the month.
  • He kept a spreadsheet to track his daily expenses.
Context #3 | Verb

disseminate widely

To spreadsheet means to distribute or make something widely known or available, often in a systematic manner. It is commonly used in marketing and communication.

Synonyms

broadcast, disseminate, share

Examples of usage

  • They decided to spreadsheet the information to all employees.
  • She spreadsheeted the new policy to the entire team.
  • The company plans to spreadsheet the product launch across social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "spreadsheet" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคกเคถเฅ€เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tabellenkalkulation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembar bentang

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ arkusz kalkulacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒฌใƒƒใƒ‰ใ‚ทใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tableur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hoja de cรกlculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elektronik tablo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ”„๋ ˆ๋“œ์‹œํŠธ

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tabulka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tabuฤพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ตๅญ่กจๆ ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preglednica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reikniblaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะตะบั‚ั€ะพะฝะดั‹า› ะบะตัั‚ะต

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elektron cษ™dvษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hoja de cรกlculo

Etymology

The term 'spreadsheet' originated from combining 'spread' and 'sheet'. The concept of a spreadsheet dates back to the 1960s with the development of software programs like VisiCalc and Lotus 1-2-3. Spreadsheets revolutionized data organization and analysis, becoming essential tools in various industries for financial modeling, budgeting, and data management.

See also: spread, spreadable, spreader, spreading.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,003, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.