Spreadsheet
A grid-based document used to organize calculate analyze and share structured information.
Plain English
A flexible table where teams track data and perform calculations.
In context
Spreadsheets are useful for lightweight analysis and coordination but need clear ownership validation and migration plans when they become operationally critical.
Example
“The launch checklist is tracked in a shared spreadsheet until the workflow is automated.”
When you'll hear this
- ad hoc analysis
- planning
- operations
Common misunderstanding
A spreadsheet is not automatically a reliable database or source of truth simply because many people use it.
Also known as
worksheetshared sheet
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Updated: 2026-08-27
