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