Definition of 'slate'

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Definitions of 'slate'

1. (noun) slate
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

2. (noun) slate, slating
thin layers of rock used for roofing

3. (noun) slate
a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers

4. (noun) slate, ticket
a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

5. (verb) slate
designate or schedule
"He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"

6. (verb) slate
enter on a list or slate for an election
"He was slated for borough president"

7. (verb) slate
cover with slate
"slate the roof"

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