tab

noun, often attributive

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\ ˈtab

Definition of tab

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a short projecting device: such as

(1) : a small flap or loop by which something may be grasped or pulled

(2) : a projection from a card used as an aid in filing

b : a small insert, addition, or remnant

c : appendage, extension especially : one of a series of small pendants forming a decorative border or edge of a garment

d : a small auxiliary airfoil hinged to a control surface (such as a trailing edge) to help stabilize an airplane in flight — see airplane illustration

2 [partly short for table entry 1; partly from sense 1]

a : close surveillance : watch keep tabs on trends

b : a creditor's statement : bill, check

c : cost the tab for the new program

3 [short for tabulator] : a key on a keyboard that indents text by a preset amount

4 [by shortening]

a : tablet

b : tabloid

tab

verb

tabbed; tabbing

Definition of tab (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to furnish or ornament with tabs

2 : to single out : designate

3 : tabulate

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Examples of tab in a Sentence

Noun Insert the tab into this slot to close the box. a notebook with index tabs The tab on the zipper is broken. He ran up a $200 bar tab. He put the drinks on his tab. Verb After you type your name in the first box, you can move to the next box by tabbing. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Under the Boosts tab, patrons will find daily odds boosts that move the odds of specific wagers in the player’s favor. — Xl Media, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 Drugmakers generally like the out-of-pocket cap because the federal government will pick up the tab after patients spend the maximum. — Jennifer Haberkorn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022 To celebrate the bride and groom, skincare brand Sunday Riley had stepped in to pick up the tab. — Mattie Kahn, Town & Country, 7 Aug. 2022 The free admission ticket will also be available in the digital edition of the Aug. 4 paper, which can be found under the e-edition tab of IndyStar's website. — The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2022 Under the Virtual Background tab, click the Blur setting. — Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 15 June 2022 Under the Settings tab, hit the Add New Product button, and then follow the on-screen instructions. — Christian De Looper, BGR, 7 June 2022 Earlier this week, under the visit tab on the museum's website, the foundation explained that the new museum will open in the fall of 2022. — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2022 Start by clicking Create reel under the Reels tab in your Facebook feed. — Reece Rogers, Wired, 9 Mar. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The video and Reels tab on your profile, meanwhile, is being consolidated into one home for all recordings. — Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 22 July 2022 Herta’s since been added to McLaren F1’s testing program and could be turning laps at an F1 track during an F1 weekend as soon as this fall, should Andreas Seidel and Zak Brown tab him for an FP1 opportunity. — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2022 The USA TODAY Network has confirmed the 34-year-old Scheyer will tab Kentucky assistant Jai Lucas as Duke's newest assistant coach. — David Thompson, USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2022 Head straight to the bestsellers tab on Sephora and browse the reviews. — Jamila Stewart, Essence, 4 Feb. 2022 Click on the helpful links, forms and applications tab to complete the registration form in advance or pick up a form in person at the Senior Center, 28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 11 Jan. 2022 Employers who seek out former workers can tab top performers or those with specialized skills. — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2021 My app, select the People tab, and choose to Share My Location or Start Sharing Location. — Simon Hill, Wired, 3 Oct. 2021 Their followers tab is usually superimposed in the frame, and the number either waxes or wanes depending on the action in the plot. — Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2021 See More

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