spreadsheet operation

[SPRED-sheet op-uh-RAY-shun]
nounpl: spreadsheet operations
operação de planilha
1. Any computational or data manipulation task performed within a spreadsheet application, such as calculating formulas, sorting data, filtering information, or creating pivot tables
The spreadsheet operation automatically summed all the quarterly sales figures.
A operação de planilha somou automaticamente todos os valores de vendas trimestrais.
2. A specific action or function executed in spreadsheet software to organize, analyze, or transform numerical or text data
The accountant performed a complex spreadsheet operation to reconcile the accounts.
O contador realizou uma operação de planilha complexa para reconciliar as contas.
3. Any procedure involving data entry, formula creation, or data analysis within a spreadsheet environment
Each spreadsheet operation was documented for audit purposes.
Cada operação de planilha foi documentada para fins de auditoria.
In Brazil and the USA, 'spreadsheet operation' is primarily a technical and business term widely used in financial, accounting, and data analysis fields. The term reflects the digital transformation of workplace tasks, particularly in corporate environments. In Brazil, Microsoft Excel is colloquially known as 'Excel' and spreadsheet operations are fundamental skills in business education and professional settings. The term is equally understood in Portugal but uses different terminology ('folha de cálculo' rather than 'planilha').
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spreadsheet calculationspreadsheet functionspreadsheet taskdata operationworksheet operation
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual calculationpaper-based entry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação de planilha
Standard term used in business and academic contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
operação de planilha / operação em planilha eletrônica
More formal business terminology common in financial centers
Rio de Janeiro
operação de planilha
Standard usage in corporate and educational settings
Portugal
operação de folha de cálculo
European Portuguese uses 'folha de cálculo' instead of 'planilha'

Related Words

formulapivot tabledata filteringcell referencemacroExcelsortingconditional formatting

Related Idioms & Phrases

crunch the numbers - realizar operações numéricas em planilha
run the numbers - executar operações de cálculo
work with data - trabalhar com dados em planilha
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