Slate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification.
  2. a thin, flat piece or plate of fine-grained, easily split rock or a similar material, used especially for roofing or as a writing surface.
  3. slate gray.
  4. a list of candidates, officers, etc., to be considered for nomination, appointment, election, or the like: He has added his name to the slate of mayoral candidates.
  5. tablet (def. 5).
verb (used with object), slat·ed, slat·ing.
  1. to cover with plates of fine-grained, easily split rock or a similar material: Our team has years of experience with slating and tiling roofs.
  2. to write or set down for nomination or appointment: There are 39 lawyers hoping to be slated for judge.
  3. to plan or designate (something) for a particular place and time; schedule: The premiere was slated for January.
  4. to censure, scold, or criticize harshly: She was slated by the press for making exaggerated claims in her memoir.
  5. to punish severely.
Idioms
  1. a record containing no negative reports, notes about bad behavior, reprimands, failures, etc.: After a talk with the boss about his misconduct, he was allowed to start over with a clean slate.
verb (used with object), slat·ed, slat·ing.British Dialect.
  1. to sic or set a dog on (a person or animal).
noun
    • a compact fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by the effects of heat and pressure on shale. It can be split into thin layers along natural cleavage planes and is used as a roofing and paving material
    • (as modifier)
  2. a roofing tile of slate
  3. (formerly) a writing tablet of slate
  4. a dark grey colour, often with a purplish or bluish tinge
  5. a list of candidates in an election
  6. films
    • the reference information written on a clapperboard
    • the clapperboard itself
  7. a record without dishonour
  8. to be eccentric or crazy
  9. on credit
  10. to make a fresh start, esp by forgetting past differences
verb (tr)
  1. to cover (a roof) with slates
  2. to enter (a person's name) on a list, esp on a political slate
    • to choose or destine
    • to plan or schedule
adjective
  1. of the colour slate
verb (tr) informal, mainly British
  1. to criticize harshly; censure
  2. to punish or defeat severely
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