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[ tæb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 टैब

🇩🇪 Registerkarte

🇮🇩 tab

🇺🇦 вкладка

🇵🇱 zakładka

🇯🇵 タブ

🇫🇷 onglet

🇪🇸 pestaña

🇹🇷 sekme

🇰🇷 탭

🇸🇦 علامة التبويب

🇨🇿 záložka

🇸🇰 karta

🇨🇳 标签页

🇸🇮 zavihek

🇮🇸 flipi

🇰🇿 қойынды

🇬🇪 ჩანართი

🇦🇿 nişan

🇲🇽 pestaña

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.

See also: tabbing, tablet, tabu.

Word Frequency Rank

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