slate

/sleɪt/

IPA: /S L EY1 T/

noun

1
A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
2
The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
3
A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools
4
A roofing-tile made of slate.
5
A record of money owed.
“Put it on my slate – I’ll pay you next week.”
6
A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
“Roy Disney led the alternative slate of directors for the stockholder vote.”
7
An artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes.
8
A thin plate of any material; a flake.

Synonyms

adjective

verb

1
To cover with slate.
“The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775.”
2
To criticise harshly.
“The play was slated by the critics.”
3
To schedule.
“The election was slated for November 2nd.”
4
To anticipate or strongly expect.
“The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever.”
5
To set a dog upon (a person).

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