tab

nouncountableC1/tæb/

A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.
An ear.slang
A navigational widget, resembling a physical tab, for switching between documents or sets of controls.
The page or form (for example, on a web browser or file manager) associated with such a navigational widget.
A fast march or run with full kit.British Army, slang
A restaurant bill.Canada, US, informal
Credit account, e.g., in a shop or bar; slate.Canada, US, informal
The cost or bill for anything.
A space character that extends to the next aligned column, traditionally used for tabulation.
A cigarette.Geordie, Mackem
A form of musical notation indicating fingering rather than the pitch of notes, commonly used for stringed instruments.
A student of Cambridge University.
A tabloid newspaper.colloquial
A tablet, especially one containing illicit drugs.informal
A tableau curtain.informal

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My father picked up the tab for dinner, which came to $150.

Put everything on my tab. I'll settle it when I check out.