csv

noun

UK /ˌsiː es ˈviː/

US /ˌsiː es ˈviː/

A CSV is a simple computer file that keeps information in rows and columns, like a table.

I saved my class list as a CSV so the teacher could open it in a spreadsheet.

SYNONYMS

comma-separated values file delimited text file spreadsheet file data file

RELATED WORDS

spreadsheet table row column export

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A file format in which values are separated by commas, used to move data between programs.

The app can export your contacts as a CSV.

3. A plain-text way to store tabular data that any spreadsheet program can read.

Open the CSV in Excel to see each column clearly.

4. Short for comma-separated values, a standard for sharing simple datasets.

The scientist shared the survey results as a CSV.