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