cheat sheet

noun

1
: a sheet containing information (such as test answers) used secretly for cheating
2
: a written or graphic aid (such as a sheet of notes) that can be referred to for help in understanding or remembering something complex

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Use this cheat sheet of problem areas in your home to get organized. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025 Here’s a cheat sheet of this week’s trades for Jim’s Charitable Trust , the portfolio used for the CNBC Investing Club. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025 Welcome to the Week 18 fantasy and betting cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Jess Bryant, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Consider this your cheat sheet for gifting with style—and making sure you’re invited back next time for the Year of the Horse. Crystal Chen, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cheat sheet 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheat sheet was circa 1935

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“Cheat sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheat%20sheet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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