Phrase guide

dope sheet

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A summary, ordinarily in the form of a document, containing important facts and background information concerning a person, activity, or other subject matter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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noun

Meaning 2

A publication, updated very frequently and used by people who make horse racing wagers, which summarizes information about the horses running in specific races; a publication which provides background information and/or predictions used by people wagering on any sort of competition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: gambling, games

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noun

Meaning 3

A summary of the content and technical information for a set of photographs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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noun

Meaning 4

A set of detailed instructions which the designer of an animated film provides to the photographers and editors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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noun

Meaning 5

a racing publication giving information on horses and the outcomes of horse races

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: scratch sheet

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tip sheet

History

Etymology

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