Slate

/sleΙͺt/

The meaning and definition of Slate, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A list of affiliated candidates for an election.
    β€œRoy Disney led the alternative slate of directors for the stockholder vote.”
  2. A record of money owed.
    β€œPut it on my slate – I’ll pay you next week.”
adjective
  1. Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms slate blue slate gray slate grey account bill

Origin

From Old French esclate.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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