tab for

tab (one) for (something)

To select, assign, or nominate one for some kind of position, role, activity, etc. Many believe they tabbed her for the position because of her connections to the banking world. The boss has tabbed Jack for an assignment in Bermuda.
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tab someone for something

to choose someone for something. The director tabbed Sam for a walk-on part. I wanted her to tab me for a part.
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This means that the data is suitably bucketed into logical groups, providing a first or second level tab for each bucket.
8 rules of consolidation: creating a single online touch point for policyholders and producers lowers operating costs and promotes good customer service
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