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noun
- (uncountable) a fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
- (uncountable) The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
- <table><tr><td>slate colour: </td><td bgcolor="
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- (countable) A sheet of slate for writing on with chalk.
- (countable) A tile made of slate.
- (countable) A record of money owed.
- Put it on my - I'll pay you next week.
- (countable) A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
Translations: - French: ardoise
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- German: Liste, Kandidatenliste
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verb (slates, slating, slated)
- (context, chiefly, UK) To criticise harshly.
- The play was slated by the critics.
- (context, mainly, US) To schedule.
- The election was slated for November 2nd.
- (context, mainly, US) To destine or strongly expect.
- The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever.
Translations: - German: vorsehen, vorgesehen sein, bestimmen, bestimmt sein
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adjective (notcomp)
- (colour) Having the bluish-grey/gray colour/color of slate.
Translations: - German: schiefergrau
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Etymology: From esclate (French: éclat).
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