Phrase guide

charge sheet

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A record kept by the police, notionally on a sheet of paper, stating the criminal offence(s) which a suspect is charged with (accused of committing).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blotter, day book, police blotter, rap sheet

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: written record, written account

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 控罪書 /控罪书 (kòngzuìshū) — record
  • Finnish: syytelista — record