Meaning & use
cheat sheet
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A concise document listing key facts, formulas, or instructions for quick reference.
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She printed a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts to keep by her desk.
The teaching assistant handed out a cheat sheet summarizing the whole semester before the final exam.
A note on using this word
Despite the word "cheat," a cheat sheet is usually a legitimate study or reference aid, not a tool for cheating, except when used during a test without permission.
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reference guidecrib sheet
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