Slate ( verb , noun , verb )

(As a verb)

Slate ( verb )

1. To cover (a roof or surface) with slates.
2. To make a list of candidates or nominees for a particular office or position.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "cover with slate"): from old english sclæt, from late latin scandula, from latin scandere "climb".

Examples:

1. The roof was slated with slate tiles.
2. The party has slated him as their candidate for the next election.
3. The company slated the project for next year.
4. The committee is slated to meet next week.
5. The studio slated the movie for a summer release.

(As a noun)

Slate ( noun )

1. To cover (a roof or surface) with slates.
2. To make a list of candidates or nominees for a particular office or position.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "cover with slate"): from old english sclæt, from late latin scandula, from latin scandere "climb".

Examples:

1. The roof was slated with slate tiles.
2. The party has slated him as their candidate for the next election.
3. The company slated the project for next year.
4. The committee is slated to meet next week.
5. The studio slated the movie for a summer release.

(As a verb)

Slate ( verb )

1. To cover (a roof or surface) with slates.
2. To make a list of candidates or nominees for a particular office or position.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "cover with slate"): from old english sclæt, from late latin scandula, from latin scandere "climb".

Examples:

1. The roof was slated with slate tiles.
2. The party has slated him as their candidate for the next election.
3. The company slated the project for next year.
4. The committee is slated to meet next week.
5. The studio slated the movie for a summer release.