or spread sheet. 1. Accounting. a worksheet that is arranged in the manner of a mathematical matrix and contains a multicolumn analysis of related entries for easy reference on a single sheet. 2. Computers. a type of software that offers the user a visual display of a simulated multicolumn worksheet and the means of using it especially for financial plans and budgets.
Diluted Earnings Per Share (or Diluted EPS) is a performance metric used to gauge the quality of a company's earnings per share (EPS) if all convertible securities were exercised. Convertible securities refers to all outstanding convertible preferred shares, convertible debentures, stock options (primarily employee based) and warrants.
Diluted means that a certain protein that was tested for drugs not present enough in your urine to render a conclusive test. The urine is diluted. There are certain levels of drug tests, and some of the highest levels come up diluted when a detox or a mask is used (Q Carbo, Golden Seal, etc.).