What is the meaning of slate?

noun

  • Formerly) a writing tablet made of slate. (
  • Thin layers of rock used for roofing.
  • A fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers.
  • A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices.

verb

  • Designate or schedule.
    • usage: "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"
  • Enter on a list or slate for an election.
    • usage: "He was slated for borough president"
  • Cover with slate.
    • usage: "slate the roof"
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