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1. A fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
    
2. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
    
3. Thin layers of rock used for roofing
   - slating
    
4. [N. Amer] A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
   - ticket [N. Amer]
    
5. A bluish-grey colour

1. [N. Amer] Designate or schedule
   "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"
    
2. [N. Amer] Enter on a list or slate for an election
   "He was slated for borough president"
    
3. Cover with slate
   "slate the roof"
    
4. [Brit] Strongly criticize
   "she was slated for being fat"

Derived forms: slates, slated, slating

Type of: cross-file, designate, destine, gray [US], grayness [US], grey [Brit, Cdn], greyness [Brit, Cdn], intend, list, listing, register, roof, roofing material, sedimentary rock, specify, tablet

Encyclopedia: Slate, Wyn & Me