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tab

The correct spelling is tab.

How to pronounce tab

/tæb/
noun

IPA: /tæb/

Say it like: Tab

The correct spelling is tab. A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc. For example: "How many tabs are open in your Web browser?"

Usage Examples

How many tabs are open in your Web browser?

Put this round on my tab, will you, barman.

Giv'is a tab man!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.
  2. 2.An ear.
  3. 3.(by extension) A navigational widget, resembling a physical tab, for switching between documents or sets of controls.
  4. 4.The page or form associated with such a navigational widget.
  5. 5.(British army) A fast march or run with full kit.

verb

  1. 1.To affix with tabs; to label.
  2. 2.To use the Tab key on a computer to advance the cursor or move the input focus, or on a typewriter to advance the carriage.

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