Definition of "tab"
noun:
-
A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, etc.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
(graphical user interface) A navigational widget for switching between sets of controls or documents.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
A tablet, especially one containing illicit drugs.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
A fast march or run with full kit.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
A student of Cambridge University, derived from the Latin Cantabrigia (often shortened to Cantab.).
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
A restaurant bill.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
Credit account, e.g., in a shop or bar.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
Short for tabulator.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
A space character ( ) that extends to the next aligned column, traditionally used for tabulation.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
Cigarette.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
A form of musical notation indicating fingering rather than the pitch of notes, commonly used for stringed instruments.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
-
verb:
-
Mark with a tab.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
To use the Tab key on a computer or typewriter to navigate the screen or page.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License -
Short for tabulate.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
-