Tab: meaning, definitions and examples

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tab

[ tæb ]

^{Context #1}

computing

A tab is a key on a computer keyboard that allows you to move the cursor to a specific position on the screen, typically used for indentation.

Synonyms

indent key, tabulator key

Examples of usage

You can use the tab key to quickly indent text in a document.
She pressed the tab key to navigate through the different fields.

^{Context #2}

informal

A tab is a bill or check for goods or services, especially in a restaurant or bar.

Synonyms

bill, check, invoice

Examples of usage

The waiter brought the tab after we finished our meal.
He picked up the tab for everyone at the bar.

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anatomy

A tab is a small flap or strip of material attached to something for holding, pulling, or hanging.

Synonyms

flap, strip, tag

Examples of usage

She pulled the tab to open the package.
He tore off the tab to reveal the contents.

Translations

Translations of the word "tab" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aba

guia
tabela

🇮🇳 टैब

सूची
तलिका

🇩🇪 Registerkarte

Tabulator
Tabelle

🇮🇩 tab

daftar
tabel

🇺🇦 вкладка

табуляція
таблиця

🇵🇱 zakładka

tabulator
tabela

🇯🇵 タブ

タブキー
表

🇫🇷 onglet

tabulation
tableau

🇪🇸 pestaña

tabulador
tabla

🇹🇷 sekme

tab tuşu
tablo

🇰🇷 탭

탭 키
표

🇸🇦 علامة التبويب

مفتاح الجدولة
جدول

🇨🇿 záložka

tabulátor
tabulka

🇸🇰 karta

tabulátor
tabuľka

🇨🇳 标签页

制表键
表格

🇸🇮 zavihek

tabulator
tabela

🇮🇸 flipi

töflulykill
tafla

🇰🇿 қойынды

табуляция
кесте

🇬🇪 ჩანართი

ტაბულატორი
ცხრილი

🇦🇿 nişan

tabulyator
cədvəl

🇲🇽 pestaña

tabulador
tabla

Word origin

The word 'tab' originated in the mid-17th century as a shortening of 'tabulate' or 'tabulator,' referring to a person who keeps a record. Over time, it evolved to represent a key on a keyboard for moving the cursor or a bill for goods or services. The term also expanded to include small flaps or strips for various functions.