What is the meaning of slating?

noun

  • Thin layers of rock used for roofing.
  • A severely critical attack.
    • usage: "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating"
  • The act of laying slates for a roof.

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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