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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A form of musical notation indicating fingering rather than the pitch of notes, commonly used for stringed instruments.
  • A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, etc.
  • by extension graphical user interface A navigational widget for switching between sets of controls or documents.
  • computing A space character that extends to the next aligned column, traditionally used for tabulation.
  • British Army|slang A fast march or run with full kit.
  • Geordie cigarette.
  • informal A restaurant bill.
  • informal A tablet, especially one containing illicit drugs.
  • Short for tabulator.
  • slang A student of Cambridge University, derived from the Latin ''Cantabrigia'' (often shortened to Cantab.).
  • slang Credit account, e.g., in a shop or bar.

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Verb:

  • computer To use the tab key on a computer or typewriter to navigate the screen or page.
  • Mark with a tab.
  • Short for tabulate.

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