slate

/slˈeɪt/

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Noun
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
Noun
thin layers of rock used for roofing
Noun
a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
Noun
a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
Verb
designate or schedule; "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"
Verb
enter on a list or slate for an election; "He was slated for borough president"
Verb
cover with slate; "slate the roof"
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