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verb
tabbedtab·bing

Definition of TAB

transitive verb
1
: to furnish or ornament with tabs
2
: to single out : designate
3
: tabulate
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Examples of TAB

  1. After you type your name in the first box, you can move to the next box by tabbing.

First Known Use of TAB

1872

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