sheet form

[/ʃiːt fɔːrm/]
nounpl: sheet forms
forma de folha; formato de folha; em forma de folha
1. A flat, thin material or document arranged in the shape of a sheet; material produced or sold in sheet format rather than rolls or other configurations
The plastic is available in sheet form for easy cutting and installation.
O plástico está disponível em forma de folha para corte e instalação fáceis.
2. In manufacturing or commerce, a product configuration where material is flat and rectangular, typically with standard dimensions
We ordered the metal in sheet form rather than as coils.
Encomendamos o metal em forma de folha em vez de bobinas.
3. A document or data entry presented as a flat, organized layout with rows and columns
Please submit your application in sheet form with all required information.
Por favor, envie sua inscrição em forma de folha com todas as informações necessárias.
The term 'sheet form' is widely used in both Brazilian and American industrial, manufacturing, and administrative contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used when ordering materials like metal, plastic, and paper from suppliers. In the United States, the term is prevalent in manufacturing, construction, and office environments. The phrase has become increasingly relevant with digital spreadsheets, though 'spreadsheet' is more common in that context.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flat formsheet formatplanar formtabular formspreadsheet format
Antonyms / Antônimos
coiled formrolled formcylindrical formgranular formpowdered form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em forma de folha; formato de folha
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese for material and manufacturing contexts
Portugal
em forma de folha; formato de chapa
Portuguese variant may prefer 'chapa' for metal sheets in industrial contexts
Brazil - Technical/Industrial
em forma de chapa
Used in manufacturing and metalworking industries
Brazil - Administrative
em formato de planilha; formulário
Used when referring to documents and data entry forms

Related Words

sheet materialflat packlaminateveneerdocumenttemplate

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sheet form
supplied in sheet form
available in sheet form
sheet form material
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