tabbed

To tab something is to label it with a number or a letter. When you're cataloging a collection of books, you might tab them with their title and author.

  • The library is tabbing the books for their new catalog.

  • The researcher tabbed the article for further study.

Definition of tabbed

verb

To affix with tabs; to label.

verb

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.

adjective

Having a tab (protruding strip of material).

adjective

Having tabs (the user interface element).

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