Slate

/slˈe‍ɪt/

/ˈsɫeɪt/

Definition & Bedeutung von "slate"

to slate

VERB

mit Schiefer decken, Schieferdeckung

to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock

Transitive: to slate a surface

Example

The architect recommended slating the exterior walls with a layer of natural slate tiles.

In historical architecture, it was customary to slate the pathways.

To create a traditional look, the craftsman decided to slate the kitchen floor with slate tiles.

ansetzen, festlegen

to schedule something for a specific time or purpose

Transitive: to slate an event or action

Example

The manager slated the meeting for Monday morning.

She slated her vacation for the end of the year.

She was slating the trip for the following summer.

nominieren, vorschlagen

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

Transitive: to slate sb as a candidate

Ditransitive: to slate sb to do sth

Example

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 union slated Jennifer as their nominee for state representative.

scharf kritisieren, in der Öffentlichkeit angreifen

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

Transitive: to slate sth

benennen, ernennen

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

Transitive: to slate sb for a role or position

Example

The committee slated John for the position of CEO.

The committee slated Peter for the role of project manager.

The hiring committee slated Karen for the position of human resources manager.

Slate

SUBSTANTIV

Schiefer, Tafel

a smooth, flat, fine-grained rock or a similar material used for writing on with chalk

What is a "slate"?

A slate is a flat piece of stone traditionally used as a writing surface, especially in schools before paper became widely available. It is often framed with wood and written on using a slate pencil or chalk. Slates were reusable, as the writing could be wiped off, making them practical for practicing writing or arithmetic. Today, the term can also refer to similar writing surfaces used for artistic or decorative purposes. Slates were an important tool in education, offering an inexpensive way to learn and communicate.

Example

Slate was commonly used as a writing surface before the advent of paper.

In the 19th century, students used slate for writing lessons in schools.

The teacher wrote the day 's lesson on the classroom slate.

Kandidatenliste, Wahlvorschlag

a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

Schiefer, Gestein

a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers

Schiefer, Platte

a kind of dark gray rock that can be easily divided into thin flat pieces

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