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slate

noun verb

(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

noun

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

noun

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

noun

  1. thin layers of rock used for roofing

verb

  1. designate or schedule

    “He slated his talk for 9 AM”

verb

  1. cover with slate

    “slate the roof”

verb

  1. enter on a list or slate for an election

    “He was slated for borough president”

In context

Example Sentences

He slated his talk for 9 AM
She was slated to be his successor
slate the roof
He was slated for borough president

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