Meaning of the word "cheat sheet" in English

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cheat sheet

US /ˈtʃiːt ˌʃiːt/
UK /ˈtʃiːt ˌʃiːt/
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Noun

1.

a piece of paper containing notes or information used illicitly as a memory aid during an exam or test

Example:
He was caught using a cheat sheet during the math exam.
Make sure you don't leave any cheat sheets in your pockets before the test.
2.

a concise set of notes or instructions providing a quick reference to information, often for legitimate use

Example:
I always keep a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts next to my computer.
The programmer created a cheat sheet for common coding commands.
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