Pronunciation: /tæb/

Definitions of tab

noun a key on a keyboard that moves the cursor a predetermined number of spaces

Example Sentences

A1 Please open the tab to see the new message.

A2 She kept track of her expenses by using different tabs in her notebook.

B1 You can switch between different tabs on your internet browser.

B2 I have multiple tabs open on my computer for different projects.

C1 The spreadsheet has multiple tabs for organizing data by category.

C2 He created a new tab in the spreadsheet to input the updated information.

verb to label or designate with a tab

Example Sentences

A1 I tab the book to mark my place.

A2 She tabs the pages of her notebook to keep organized.

B1 The teacher asked us to tab the important information in the textbook.

B2 I always tab my favorite recipes in the cookbook for easy reference.

C1 He meticulously tabs each section of the report for easy navigation.

C2 The researcher tabs key findings in the study to refer back to later.

Examples of tab in a Sentence

formal Please make sure to click on the correct tab to access the desired information.

informal Just switch to the next tab to see more options.

slang I'll just open a new tab to look that up real quick.

figurative She always keeps her emotions hidden behind a carefully constructed tab of indifference.

Grammatical Forms of tab

past tense

tabbed

plural

tabs

comparative

more tab

superlative

most tab

present tense

tab

future tense

will tab

perfect tense

have tabbed

continuous tense

is tabbing

singular

tab

positive degree

tab

infinitive

to tab

gerund

tabbing

participle

tabbed

Origin and Evolution of tab

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'tab' originated from the French word 'tabe', meaning a small piece or strip of material.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tab' has evolved to refer to various things such as a small flap, a label, or a section of a user interface in computing.