noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

spreadsheet

SPREHD-sheet

Spreadsheet (noun) means a computer program, or file created with one, that organizes data into rows and columns for calculation and analysis. Example: “She tracked the department’s budget in a spreadsheet.”

noun

A computer program, or file created with one, that organizes data into rows and columns for calculation and analysis.

"She tracked the department’s budget in a spreadsheet."

"He built a spreadsheet to compare mortgage rates."

How to use spreadsheet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA digital (or paper) grid of rows and columns used to organize numbers and do calculations.

Common pairings

create a spreadsheet spreadsheet software budget spreadsheet

Word forms

spreadsheeted past tense, spreadsheets plural, spreadsheets singular

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Etymology

A compound of spread and sheet, from the older paper ledger sheets used for financial records.

Rhymes for spreadsheet

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spreadsheet” mean?

The word “spreadsheet” means a computer program, or file created with one, that organizes data into rows and columns for calculation and analysis. In plain terms, a digital (or paper) grid of rows and columns used to organize numbers and do calculations.

How do you pronounce “spreadsheet”?

“Spreadsheet” is pronounced SPREHD-sheet (/ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ in IPA).

How do you use “spreadsheet” in a sentence?

Here is “spreadsheet” used in a sentence: “She tracked the department’s budget in a spreadsheet.”

What part of speech is “spreadsheet”?

“Spreadsheet” is a noun.

Is “spreadsheet” a common word?

“Spreadsheet” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.