Antonyms for tabbed


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : tab
Phonetic Transcription : tæb


Definition of tabbed

Origin :
  • "small flap," c.1600, possibly a dialectal word, of uncertain origin. Often interchangeable with tag (n.1). Cf. also Middle English tab "strap or string" (mid-15c.), Norwegian dialectal tave "piece of cloth, rag."
  • As in named : adj chosen
  • As in selected : adj picked
  • As in chosen : adj preferred
  • As in indicate : verb signify, display
  • As in list : verb keep a record; tabulate
  • As in arrest : verb take into authorized custody
  • As in name : verb choose, designate
  • As in assign : verb select and give a responsibility
  • As in nominate : verb designate, select
  • As in pick : verb choose, select
  • As in pigeonhole : verb categorize; shelve
  • As in point : verb show as probable; call attention
  • As in rank : verb line up; classify in system
  • As in rate : verb judge, classify
  • As in recognize : verb identify
  • As in select : verb pick out, prefer from among choices
  • As in sort : verb place in order
  • As in specify : verb designate; decide definitely
  • As in type : verb classify
  • As in count on : verb rely
  • As in categorize : verb sort by type, classification
  • As in characterize : verb typify, distinguish
  • As in choose : verb pick, select
  • As in classify : verb categorize
  • As in count on/count upon : verb depend on; rely
  • As in denote : verb designate, mean
  • As in designate : verb specify as selection
  • As in earmark : verb reserve
  • As in identify : verb recognize; label
Example sentences :
  • They've got them tabbed as 'conservatives' opposed to the extremes of the Red Tabio regime.
  • Extract from : « The Five Arrows » by Allan Chase
  • Bonner had him tabbed as a weakling with the bat; even his own team mates did not expect him to hit.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High » by Leslie W. Quirk
  • He tabbed over each, picked out a pair of Simpsons boxers, and hit return.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • He was that, it is true, but he was something else besides; something which tabbed him a mortal set apart from his fellow mortals.
  • Extract from : « Sundry Accounts » by Irvin S. Cobb

Synonyms for tabbed

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