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Meaning of the word slate in English

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slate

US /sleɪt/
UK /sleɪt/
"slate" picture

Noun

1.

a fine-grained, gray, green, or bluish-purple metamorphic rock, easily split into smooth, flat layers

Example:
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The roof was covered with natural slate tiles.
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They used slate for the kitchen countertop.
Synonym:
shaleflagstone
2.

a list of candidates for election to a body, often a list of candidates from a single party

Example:
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The party announced its full slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
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The opposition presented a strong slate of reforms.
Synonym:
listrosterpanelticket

Verb

1.

to criticize severely

Example:
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The critics slated the new movie for its weak plot.
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He was slated by his colleagues for his poor performance.
Synonym:
criticizecondemndenouncelambastepan
2.

to schedule or plan for a particular time or event

Example:
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The meeting is slated for next Tuesday.
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The new product launch is slated for early next year.
Synonym:
scheduleplanarrangetimetableset
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Related Word:
wipe the slate clean