slated

American

[sley-tid] / ˈsleɪ tɪd /

adjective

nominated or appointed.

The rabbi spoke out against the slated all-male committee for appointing rabbinic judges, calling it a further exclusion of women from public space.
planned or scheduled.

After a long work week, a night of entertainment and dining are among the slated activities for the weekend.
covered with or as with slate.

The walls of the family home crumble quietly under the weight of the slated roof that occasionally shakes loose and falls in pieces to the ground.
harshly or severely criticized.

Poor design is possibly one of the most slated aspects of this entire toy franchise.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of slate.

Etymology

Origin of slated

slate ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The Nasdaq’s decline may mirror some jitters ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, slated for Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Top candidates, with the exception of Thurmond, are slated to appear in a Thursday night debate hosted by CBS California and the San Francisco Examiner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The deal is slated to close in the third quarter, with shareholders of both companies expected to vote in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Key confirmed he is slated to open the bowling in the first Test and will get a prolonged run in the squad if fitness permits.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The old man announced that he would referee the fight, which was slated for three rounds.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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