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A tab is defined as 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.

The definition of 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 means 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.

See tab in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a small, flat loop, strap, or metal ring fastened to something for pulling it, hanging it up, etc.
a small, often ornamental, flap or piece fastened to the edge or surface as of a dress, coat, etc.
an attached or projecting piece as of a file folder, often with a label, used in filing
Aeron. an auxiliary airfoil set into the trailing edge of a larger control surface, such as an aileron

Origin: < ?

transitive verb tabbed, tabbing

to provide with tabs
to choose or select

noun

a bill or check, as for expenses
total cost or expenses

Origin: prob. short for tabulation

noun

tablet
tabloid
tabulator

table(s)
Origin: L tabella
Pharmacy tablet(s)

See tab in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A projection, flap, or short strip attached to an object to facilitate opening, handling, or identification.
A small, usually decorative flap or tongue on a garment.
A small auxiliary airfoil that is attached to a larger one and that helps stabilize an aircraft.
A pull-tab.

transitive verb tabbed tabbed, tab·bing, tabs

To supply with a tab or tabs.

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Origin: Origin unknown

noun

Informal
a. A bill or check, such as one for a meal in a restaurant.
b. Cost; price: The tab for upgrading the computers would be high.
A tabulator on a typewriter.
Computer Science
a. A key on a computer keyboard that, when pressed, inserts a special ASCII character used for formatting text, as in indenting a line or block of text.
b. This special ASCII character.