SLATE
Scrabble letter values: S1L1A1T1E1 = 5
Definition
- verb designate or schedule.
- verb enter on a list or slate for an election.
- verb cover with slate.
- noun (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate.
- noun thin layers of rock used for roofing. — synonyms: slating
- 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. — synonyms: ticket
Examples
- “He slated his talk for 9 AM”
- “She was slated to be his successor”
- “He was slated for borough president”