tab
A tab is a small piece of a folder or item of clothing that sticks out. (noun)
- An example of a tab is the name label on a file folder.
- An example of a tab is a flap of fabric on a pair of jeans.
To tab is to put small protruding stickers onto paper. (verb)
An example of to tab is to mark papers with colored stickers for filing.
A tab is the bill or total list of expenses. (noun)
- An example of a tab is the check at the end of the meal.
- An example of a tab is the total cost of a wedding.
A tab is a part of a computer window that protrudes from the normal screen shape, allowing you to go to different parts of a program or to different open websites. (noun)
An example of a tab is the part of a browser windows that shows other websites which you are currently using.
To tab is to use the "Tab" button on a computer keyboard to move from one field to another on a form or on a website. (verb)
An example of to tab is to fill out a line on a website form and then hit the "Tab" button to go to the next line.
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