cheat sheet

cheat sheet

1. A piece of paper or other document containing information about or the solutions to questions of a test or exam, which may be used for cheating, studying, or by someone grading said exam. Jim was caught using a cheat sheet during his test and failed the course as a result. My friend gave me a great cheat sheet to use while studying for my final exam. Dude, you're gonna get in so much trouble if the teacher sees you peeking at a cheat sheet during the test!
2. Any document on which complex or difficult information is summarized so as to allow for easy reference and understanding. I made a cheat sheet of everyday Japanese phrases so I would know how to say at least a few things while in Tokyo next week! I know, it's a complex process, so here's a cheat sheet for when you have to run the report yourself next month. I think a few steps are missing from your cheat sheet because it doesn't say anything about having to log in with a password.
See also: cheat, sheet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
See also:
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.