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   slate

   /sleɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a fine-grained grey, green, or bluish-purple metamorphic rock easily split into smooth, flat plates: "slate quarries"
   • ▪ a flat plate of slate used as roofing material: "a loose slate falls from the roof"
   • 2. a flat plate of slate formerly used for writing on in schools: "the teacher was demonstrating, the children copying on to slates"
   • ▪ a record of a person's debit or credit (in pubs and shops formerly written on a slate): British "‘Five quid,’ said the barman. ‘Put it on my slate,’ I suggested"
   • ▪ a small portable computer that accepts input directly on to its screen rather than via a keyboard or mouse; a tablet computer: "after getting our hands on one this afternoon, we found that it’s a solid, well-performing slate that’s easy on the eyes"
   • 3. a bluish-grey colour: "suits of slate grey"
   • 4. a list of candidates for election to a post or office, typically a group sharing a set of political views: "candidates on the left's slate won 74 per cent of constituency votes"
   • ▪ a range of something on offer: North American "the company has revealed details of a $60m slate of film productions"
   • 5. a board showing the identifying details of a take in a film, held in front of the camera at the beginning and end of the take: "the electronic time-code system allowed us to shoot with or without conventional slates"

   verb

   • 1. cover (something, especially a roof) with slates: "he was working for his father slating a new roof"
   • 2. criticize severely: informal British "his work was slated by the critics"
   • 3. schedule; plan: North American "London shows are slated for late June"
   • ▪ nominate (someone) as a candidate for an office or post: "I understand that I am being slated for promotion"
   • 4. identify (a take in a film) using a slate: "the assistant cameraman is about to slate the scene"

   Word Origin Middle Englishsclate, sklate, shortening of Old French esclate, feminine synonymous with esclat ‘piece broken off’ (see slat).

   Derivatives

   • 1. slaty adjective

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Slate is a dark grey rock that can be used for roofs, writing or computers. It can also mean a list of candidates, a schedule or a criticism. Learn more about slate with Cambridge Dictionary.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › slateSlate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word slate, from a type of rock to a tablet to a list of candidates. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of slate.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySLATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Slate can be a rock, a writing material, a computer, a list, or a verb. Learn the meanings, pronunciations, and collocations of slate with examples from various sources.

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   Slate is a fine-grained rock that splits into thin layers, or a dark gray color. It can also mean a list of candidates, a roofing material, or a verb meaning to criticize or plan.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › slateSlate - definition of slate by The Free Dictionary

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   Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that splits into thin layers and is used for roofing, writing, or color. It can also mean a list of candidates, a dark gray color, or a verb meaning to criticize or plan.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSLATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Slate is a dark-grey rock that can be split into thin layers, used for roofing and writing. It can also mean a list of candidates, a plan or schedule, or a harsh criticism.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishslate noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Slate is a dark grey stone that splits into thin layers, or a piece of this stone used for roofs or writing. Learn more about slate, its origin, synonyms and idioms with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.