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Tab as a Noun
Definitions of "Tab" as a noun
Synonyms of "Tab" as a noun (28 Words)
Usage Examples of "Tab" as a noun
Associations of "Tab" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Tab” are: tabloid, yellow journalism, tab key, lozenge, pill, tablet, check, chit, tag, flap, loop, lappet, label, bill, invoice, account, statement, list of charges, note of charges, charge, reckoning, tally, cig, ciggy, smoke, cancer stick, coffin nail, tube

Tab as a Noun

Definitions of "Tab" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tab” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something, used to hold, fasten, or manipulate it, or for identification and information.
Sensationalist journalism.
A dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet.
The bill in a restaurant.
A second or further document or page that can be opened on a spreadsheet or web browser.
A cigarette.
A short strip of material attached to or projecting from something in order to facilitate opening or identifying or handling it.
A marking on the collar distinguishing an officer of high rank or (formerly) a staff officer.
A tally of items ordered in a bar or restaurant.
A strip or ring of metal attached to the top of a canned drink and pulled to open the can.
A part of a control surface, typically hinged, that modifies the action or response of the surface.
The key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation.
A restaurant bill.

Synonyms of "Tab" as a noun (28 Words)

account	A short account of the news. He gave an inaccurate account* of the plot to kill the president.*
bill	A poster or handbill. He paid his bill* and left.*
cancer stick	Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
charge	The price charged for some article or service. The newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving.
check	A move by which a piece or pawn directly attacks the opponent s king and by which the king may be checkmated. A campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances.
chit	A dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect. She was incensed that this chit* of a girl should dare to make a fool of her in front of the class.*
cig	A cigarette.
ciggy	A cigarette.
coffin nail	Box in which a corpse is buried or cremated.
flap	The motion made by flapping up and down. He wrote on the flap* of the envelope.*
invoice	A list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these; a bill.
label	A string of characters used to refer to a particular instruction in a program. The artists and repertoire department of a recording label* is responsible for finding new talent.*
lappet	Medium sized hairy moths larvae are lappet caterpillars.
list of charges	A database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics.
loop	An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. He s no longer in the loop.
lozenge	A small medicinal tablet originally in the shape of a lozenge taken for sore throats and dissolved in the mouth. Throat lozenges.
note of charges	High status importance owing to marked superiority.
pill	An oral contraceptive in pill form. Is she on the pill.
reckoning	A person’s opinion or judgement. The sixth or by another reckoning* eleventh Earl of Mar.*
smoke	Tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder. His dreams all turned to smoke.
statement	An official account of facts, views, or plans, especially one for release to the media. This is correct as a statement* of fact.*
tab key	Sensationalist journalism.
tablet	A dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet. Ecstasy tablets.
tabloid	A newspaper having pages half the size of those of the average broadsheet, typically popular in style and dominated by sensational stories. The tabloid* press.*
tag	A label associated with something for the purpose of identification. He took off his identity tag* and inserted it into a machine.*
tally	An account kept by means of a tally. Their first tally* came in the 3rd inning.*
tube	The inner tube of a bicycle tyre. A plastic tube* is connected to the tap and the beer is ready to be pulled.*
yellow journalism	Yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons.

Usage Examples of "Tab" as a noun

The collar has a tab with a button hole.
The filing cards were organized by cards having indexed tabs.
Files with a red tab will be stored separately.
The waiter brought three drinks and a new tab.
Bobby had told the barman to put everything on the tab.
Pull the tab to open the can.

Associations of "Tab" (30 Words)

alphabetical	Relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet. In alphabetical* order.*
bookmark	A record of the address of a website, file, or other data made to enable quick access in future. Fans will want to bookmark* this site.*
catalog	Make a catalogue compile a catalogue. He is cataloguing his photographic negatives.
catalogue	Enter an item in a catalogue. The report catalogues dangerous work practices in the company.
checklist	A list of items required, things to be done, or points to be considered, used as a reminder.
discography	All of a performer’s or composer’s recordings considered as a body of work. Jazz fans direct their intellectual energy to discography.
guiding	Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on. A guiding* principle.*
headline	Provide a newspaper page or a story with a headline. Nirvana headlined the 1992 Reading Festival.
index	Adjust through indexation. The hundred shares index* closed down 9 3.*
indicant	A thing which indicates something. Symptoms are the prime indicants of disease.
indication	A symptom that suggests certain medical treatment is necessary. The visit was an indication* of the improvement in relations between the countries.*
inventory	Making an itemized list of merchandise or supplies on hand. They stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory.
item	Also Philip Guedalla used when listing or enumerating items. An item* of clothing.*
key	Provide with a key. There were two keys to the cupboard.
label	Attach a tag or label to. She labelled the parcels neatly writing the addresses in capital letters.
lean	Cause to lean or incline. He leaned his rifle against the wall.
list	Include or enter in a list. I have listed four reasons below.
listing	An entry on an official register of securities accepted for trading and quotation on a stock exchange.
mark	Insert punctuation marks into. The owner s mark* was on all the sheep.*
necrology	A notice of someone’s death; usually includes a short biography.
newsprint	Cheap, low-quality absorbent printing paper made from coarse wood pulp and used chiefly for newspapers.
note	A written sign representing the pitch and duration of a musical note. He noted down her address on a piece of paper.
page	Contact as with a pager or by calling somebody s name over a P A system. A text file reader enables you to page* through the authors text file using indexes.*
payroll	The total amount of wages paid by a company. There are just three employees on the payroll.
register	Put one s name in a register as a guest in a hotel. The electroscope was too insensitive to register* the tiny changes.*
roster	Place on or assign according to a duty roster. A cluster of outstanding players on the club s roster.
tabloid	Newspaper with half-size pages. The tabloid* press.*
tag	Attach a tag or label to. He took off his identity tag* and inserted it into a machine.*
ticket	Provide with a ticket for passage or admission. Passengers can now get electronically ticketed.
tilt	A combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances. Tilting the camera causes convergence of upright lines.