Tab

Quick meaning: Tab is a noun meaning A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.

Meaning

A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.

More Meanings

1. A navigational widget, resembling a physical tab, for switching between documents or sets of controls.
2. The page or form (for example, on a web browser or file manager) associated with such a navigational widget.
3. (British Army, military slang) A fast march or run with full kit.
4. (transitive) To affix with tabs; to label.
5. (informal, chiefly Canada, US) A restaurant bill.
6. (informal, chiefly Canada, US) Credit account, e.g., in a shop or bar; slate.
7. (slang) An ear.

Example Sentences

to start a tab

to pick up the tab

insert tab A into slot B

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Word Forms

• tabs
• tabbing
• tabbed

Synonyms for tab

Depending on context, synonyms include tabulator, check, chit.

Antonyms for tab

Common opposites include slot.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chit, check, sheet, bevel, flange, bill.

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