(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

thin layers of rock used for roofing

[ Syn: slating ]

a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers

a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

[ Syn: ticket ]

designate or schedule; He slated his talk for 9 AM; She was slated to be his successor'

enter on a list or slate for an election; He was slated for borough president'

cover with slate; slate the roof'