Noun
/tæb kɑrd/
A "tab card" refers to a small card or piece of paper that has tabs or sections for easy organization or quick access. It is often used in business or educational settings to categorize information or track various items. The frequency of use is moderate, as it pertains mainly to organizational contexts. The term is more commonly encountered in written contexts, such as in school materials, office supplies, or inventory management.
I organized all my files using a tab card to make them easier to find.
Translation: Ich habe alle meine Dateien mit einer Registerkarte organisiert, damit sie leichter zu finden sind.
The professor handed out tab cards to help students keep track of their assignments.
Translation: Der Professor verteilte Registerkarten, um den Studenten zu helfen, ihre Aufgaben im Auge zu behalten.
The library uses tab cards to categorize each book by genre and author.
Translation: Die Bibliothek verwendet Registerkarten, um jedes Buch nach Genre und Autor zu kategorisieren.
"Tab card" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions; however, the concept of tabs or categorization may appear in phrases related to organization and management.
"Keep tabs on" - It means to monitor someone or something closely.
I have to keep tabs on my spending to avoid going over budget.
Translation: Ich muss meine Ausgaben im Auge behalten, um nicht über mein Budget zu kommen.
"Hit the tab" - Used in contexts where one needs to pay attention to critical details.
If you want this project to succeed, you need to hit the tab and focus on the important deadlines.
Translation: Wenn du möchtest, dass dieses Projekt erfolgreich ist, musst du die wichtigen Fristen im Auge behalten.
"Tab the results" - Often used in contexts involving data organization.
We need to tab the results of the survey before the meeting tomorrow.
Translation: Wir müssen die Ergebnisse der Umfrage vor dem Meeting morgen tabulieren.
The word "tab" comes from the Latin word "tabula," which means a "tablet" or "plank." This evolved into the Middle English term "tabbe," meaning a label or a mark that denotes a category. The word "card" has Old French origins, deriving from "carte," meaning a written document or paper.
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