Definition of slate

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  • slate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • slate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • slate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of slate

  • thin layers of rock used for roofing (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. slating
  • a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ticket
  • a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers (noun)
  • cover with slate (verb)

    Examples

    1. slate the roof
  • designate or schedule (verb)

    Examples

    1. He slated his talk for 9 AM
    2. She was slated to be his successor
  • enter on a list or slate for an election (verb)

    Examples

    1. He was slated for borough president
  • (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate (noun)

See definition of slate in Merriam Webster