"Cantab" has several meanings depending on the context:
- It is an abbreviation for Cantabrigian, meaning something related to the University of Cambridge. It is often used after someone's name and qualifications to indicate they have a degree from Cambridge University. It is also used more broadly as an adjective to describe things related to Cambridge, UK, or Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
- Cantab was the name of a student magazine produced at the University of Cambridge from 1981 to 1990, known for being independent of student unions and pioneering desktop publishing early on.
- CANTAB (Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery) is a computerized set of cognitive tests developed at the University of Cambridge to measure brain function. It is widely used in clinical and research settings globally to assess cognitive impairments, neurological disorders, and drug effects.
- Cantab.net is a free email service for University of Cambridge graduates, providing alumni with a prestigious lifelong email address.
In summary, "Cantab" can refer to a Cambridge University-related abbreviation, a student magazine, a cognitive testing battery, or an alumni email service, depending on context. The most common usage is as an abbreviation showing Cambridge University degree affiliation.
