- present tense form of tab (3rd person singular).
tabs
Example Sentences
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It comes with an app so you can keep tabs on its performance, and the ability to automatically run during off-peak electricity hours.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
Brian Dow of the mental health charity, Rethink, is calling for a national register of patient safety to keep tabs on the type of care mental health units across the country are providing.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The labour ministry stresses that it will keep tabs on companies to ensure they take measures to protect the wellbeing of employees.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Keep tabs on quantum developments so you can identify new risks and take action as needed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
He kept tabs on the latest book reviews, the American League standings, and what the South Side aldermen were up to.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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