slate - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

slate

Third Person

slates

Present Participle

slating

Past Tense

slated

Past Participle

slated

to schedule something for a specific time or purpose

transitive

to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock

transitive

The roofing company suggested slating the gazebo.
To create a traditional look, the craftsman decided to slate the kitchen floor with slate tiles.
The architect recommended slating the exterior walls with a layer of natural slate tiles.
In historical architecture, it was customary to slate the pathways.
The classroom was renovated, and they chose to slate the blackboard with a new layer of slate material.

to nominate or propose someone as a candidate for a specific position or office in an election

transitive

The political party slated John as their candidate for mayor in the upcoming election.
The organization slated Mark as their nominee for governor in the state election.
The board of directors slated Michael to run for senator in the upcoming election.
The party leaders slated Emily to represent them in the congressional race.
The union slated Jennifer as their nominee for state representative.

to criticize someone or something harshly in the public, especially in a newspaper

transitive

The film critic slated the new movie in his review, calling it uninspired and poorly executed.
The book reviewer slated the author's latest novel, describing it as derivative and poorly written.
The restaurant critic slated the new eatery in her column, citing issues with service and food quality.
The fashion editor slated the designer's collection in the magazine, labeling it as outdated and unoriginal.
The theater reviewer slated the play in his column, describing it as dull and amateurish.

to appoint someone for a particular job, position, etc.

transitive