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1.NounA flake or piece of certain types of stone that tend to cleave into thin layers.
A piece of such stone, usually cut into a rectangular shape, used as a tile for flooring, roofing, etc.; such tiles collectively, or the material from which they are made.
A piece of other material used as a roofing tile.
2.NounA piece of such stone, usually cut into a rectangular shape, used as a tile for flooring, roofing, etc.; such tiles collectively, or the material from which they are made.
3.NounA piece of other material used as a roofing tile.
4.NounA generally rectangular piece, originally of certain types of stone and now of other materials, often in a frame, used for writing on with a thin rod of the same or another stone (a slate pencil) or with chalk; a small chalkboard.
5.NounA generally rectangular piece, originally of certain types of stone and now of other materials, often in a frame, used for writing on with a thin rod of the same or another stone (a slate pencil) or with chalk; a small chalkboard.
6.NounSynonym of tablet computer (“a hand-held portable computer in the form of a tablet with a touch screen interface”).
7.NounSynonym of clapperboard (“a device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used to synchronize picture and sound during editing”).
A sequentially numbered session of recording a film.
Information about a film recording which is inserted at the start of the recording, or printed on a videotape label etc.
8.NounSynonym of clapperboard (“a device consisting of a board on which information about a film being recorded is noted, and a hinged piece which is brought down on the board with a clap at the start and end of each take of the film; it is used to synchronize picture and sound during editing”).
A sequentially numbered session of recording a film.
Information about a film recording which is inserted at the start of the recording, or printed on a videotape label etc.
9.NounA sequentially numbered session of recording a film.
10.NounInformation about a film recording which is inserted at the start of the recording, or printed on a videotape label etc.
11.NounA record, for example, of money owed.":; Put it on my slate—I’ll pay you next week."
12.NounA record, for example, of money owed.":; Put it on my slate—I’ll pay you next week."
13.NounA range of things; also, a schedule.
A collection of films released during a certain period, either from one studio or from a certain film industry (such as Hollywood) as a whole.
A group or list of candidates for appointment or election to an office; also, a group of candidates or electors with affiliated political views.
14.NounA range of things; also, a schedule.
15.NounA collection of films released during a certain period, either from one studio or from a certain film industry (such as Hollywood) as a whole.
16.NounA group or list of candidates for appointment or election to an office; also, a group of candidates or electors with affiliated political views.
17.NounA fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
The bluish-grey colour of most slate (etymology 1, noun sense 4)."slate: "
18.NounThe bluish-grey colour of most slate (etymology 1, noun sense 4)."slate: "
19.AdjectiveHaving the bluish-grey colour of slate (noun etymology 1, noun sense 4).
20.VerbTo cover (a building, or part of a building such as a floor or roof) with slates (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1.1)."The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775.; The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever.; The election was slated for November 2nd."
21.VerbTo cover (a building, or part of a building such as a floor or roof) with slates (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1.1)."The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775."
22.VerbTo write (something) on a writing slate (noun etymology 1, noun sense 2.1).
To appoint or designate (someone or something); also, to nominate or propose (someone or something); specifically , to nominate or propose (a candidate) for an office.
To expect (something) with a (strong) degree of certainty; to anticipate, to predict."The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever.; The election was slated for November 2nd."
23.VerbTo appoint or designate (someone or something); also, to nominate or propose (someone or something); specifically , to nominate or propose (a candidate) for an office.
24.VerbTo expect (something) with a (strong) degree of certainty; to anticipate, to predict."The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever."
25.VerbTo plan or schedule (something)."The election was slated for November 2nd."
26.VerbTo provide synchronization information about (a scene, take, etc., of a film recording) using a slate (noun etymology 1, noun sense 2.3.1).
27.VerbTo scrape (an animal hide) with a slater (“blade originally made of slate”) to remove hairs.
28.VerbTo cover a building, or part of a building with slates (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1.1).
To provide a film recording with synchronization information, especially using a slate (noun etymology 1, noun sense 2.3.1).
29.VerbTo cover a building, or part of a building with slates (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1.1).
30.VerbTo provide a film recording with synchronization information, especially using a slate (noun etymology 1, noun sense 2.3.1).
31.VerbTo scold (someone) harshly; to chastise, to excoriate, to lambaste.
To criticize or critique (an author or a work) harshly; to castigate."The play was slated by the critics."
32.VerbTo criticize or critique (an author or a work) harshly; to castigate."The play was slated by the critics."
33.VerbTo treat (an enemy) harshly.
34.VerbTo beat or thrash (someone) harshly.
35.VerbTo knock the hat of (someone) forward over their eyes as a joke.
36.NounSynonym of slating (“a harsh criticism”).
37.VerbTo set (one or more dogs) on a person or animal; to sic.
38.VerbTo set one or more dogs on (a person or animal).
39.NounA dirty or slovenly person.