cheat sheet

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From cheat +‎ sheet.

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cheat sheet (plural cheat sheets)

  1. A sheet of paper (or a digital analogue thereof) containing notes used to assist (with or without permission) on a test; especially, such a sheet used secretly and improperly.
    Synonym: crib sheet
    Hypernym: answer sheet
    Coordinate term: cheater
    If you have trouble remembering all the trigonometric identities, the book has a cheat sheet in back that lists them.
  2. (idiomatic) Any summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, such as an aid for public speaking.
    Hypernyms: aide-mémoire, pro memoria
    Coordinate term: non-paper

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