slate
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/sleɪt/
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/sleɪt/
noun
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A dark gray rock that splits into thin layers.
The sea was the color of slate.
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Thin sheets of slate for roofs.
A loose slate had fallen from the roof.
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A list of people running for election.
The Democratic slate is impressive.
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A small board used in old schools for writing.
Each student had a slate to practice writing.
verb
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To criticize someone or something in public.
The critics slated the poorly made movie.
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To plan something for a specific time.
The event was slated for next month.
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To choose someone for a job in advance.
She was slated to be the new manager.
translation
A dark gray rock that splits into thin layers.; Thin sheets of slate for roofs.; A list of people running for election.; A small board used in old schools for writing.
To criticize someone or something in public.; To plan something for a specific time.; To choose someone for a job in advance.
Word Forms
3rd Present
slates
Past
slated
Perfect
slated
Progressive
slating
Plural
slates