slate
1 Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification.
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a thin, flat piece or plate of fine-grained, easily split rock or a similar material, used especially for roofing or as a writing surface.
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a list of candidates, officers, etc., to be considered for nomination, appointment, election, or the like.
He has added his name to the slate of mayoral candidates.
verb (used with object)
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to cover with plates of fine-grained, easily split rock or a similar material.
Our team has years of experience with slating and tiling roofs.
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to write or set down for nomination or appointment.
There are 39 lawyers hoping to be slated for judge.
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to plan or designate (something) for a particular place and time; schedule.
The premiere was slated for January.
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Chiefly British. to censure, scold, or criticize harshly.
She was slated by the press for making exaggerated claims in her memoir.
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to punish severely.
idioms
noun
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a compact fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the effects of heat and pressure on shale. It can be split into thin layers along natural cleavage planes and is used as a roofing and paving material
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( as modifier )
a slate tile
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a roofing tile of slate
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(formerly) a writing tablet of slate
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a dark grey colour, often with a purplish or bluish tinge
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a list of candidates in an election
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films
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the reference information written on a clapperboard
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informal the clapperboard itself
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a record without dishonour
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informal to be eccentric or crazy
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informal on credit
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informal to make a fresh start, esp by forgetting past differences
verb
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to cover (a roof) with slates
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to enter (a person's name) on a list, esp on a political slate
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to choose or destine
he was slated to go far
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to plan or schedule
the trial is slated to begin in three weeks
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adjective
verb
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to criticize harshly; censure
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to punish or defeat severely
Etymology
Origin of slate1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English slaiten, from Old Norse sleita (unrecorded)
Origin of slate1
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English sclate, from Middle French esclate, feminine of esclat “piece split off”; slat 1
Example Sentences
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"Every player gets a clean slate from me. It's a fresh start. Nothing else matters. Everyone looks motivated and excited to have a great season."
From BBC
Both of these policies are slated to begin in 2027, so are really a matter for next year's budget - after May's Holyrood election, and which could thus be viewed more as campaign pledges.
From BBC
On Monday, Paramount filed a lawsuit demanding Warner Bros. explain how it determined the Netflix bid was superior, while also threatening to submit a rival slate of directors at Warner Bros.’ next annual meeting.
From MarketWatch
NBC will not air the episode featuring Busfield and will instead broadcast another episode — which was slated for next Thursday — in its place.
From Los Angeles Times
The jury trial was slated to have testimony from some high-profile figures including John Legend, whom Dixon had tried to sign to the label.
From Los Angeles Times
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