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Definitions of slate:

noun:   (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
noun:   a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
noun:   a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
noun:   thin layers of rock used for roofing
verb:   enter on a list or slate for an election
Example: "He was slated for borough president"

verb:   designate or schedule
Example: "He slated his talk for 9 AM"

verb:   cover with slate
Example: "Slate the roof"

name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 50000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #6150)

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