Meaning of 'slate'

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Meaning of ‘slate’

7 definitions found.

slate

noun

(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

noun

a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

Synonyms: ticket

noun

a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers

noun

thin layers of rock used for roofing

Synonyms: slating

verb

designate or schedule

Example: "We slated the talk for 9 AM."

verb

cover with slate

Example: "slate the roof"

verb

enter on a list or slate for an election

Example: "The candidate was slated for borough president."

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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