worksheet

noun

work·​sheet ˈwərk-ˌshēt How to pronounce worksheet (audio)
plural worksheets
1
a
: a sheet that is used in making preliminary plans, auxiliary computations, notes, or comments as a guide in doing some piece of work
An electricity worksheet is simply a piece of paper listing all of your household appliances with their wattage.George Johnson
b
: a specially prepared sheet, pamphlet, or booklet containing data of assistance in planning and accomplishing some piece of work
Filers should retain the worksheets and needn't attach them to returns.Scott R. Schmedel
c
: a working paper used by an accountant to assemble figures for financial statements of a business
2
a
: a sheet of paper on which are printed exercises and problems to be solved by a student
If kids forgot how to do a math skill, the spiraling structure meant it would come around again soon, either in a lesson or on a worksheet.Linda Perlstein
b
: a leaf or page in a workbook
3
: spreadsheet
When the response file is loaded, a spreadsheet is created automatically. You can then change different values in the worksheet to perform what-if calculations.Charles Rubin
When you load the program, the worksheet (the grid in which you enter your figures) appears on screen.Edwin T. Moore

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Capture videos of worksheets or textbooks, and AI can guide your child through solving problems, interpreting graphs, or understanding complex topics. Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 My cash flow worksheet is open every Monday for review, tracking, and updates. Allbusiness, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 If traditional worksheets work best for a child, families may print out math worksheets with equations for kids to complete. Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024 Brandon also testified about the disconcerting drawing the shooter made on the math worksheet on the day of the shooting. Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for worksheet 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of worksheet was in 1892

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“Worksheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worksheet. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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