a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification.

a thin piece or plate of this rock or a similar material, used esp. for roofing or as a writing surface.

a dull, dark bluish gray.

a list of candidates, officers, etc., to be considered for nomination, appointment, election, or the like.

to cover with or as with slate.

to write or set down for nomination or appointment

the district leader slated for city judge.

to plan or designate (something) for a particular place and time; schedule

The premiere was slated for January.

to censure or criticize harshly or violently; scold.

to punish severely. ?

clean slate

an unsullied record; a record marked by creditable conduct

to start over with a clean slate.

noun

lineup , argillaceous schist , argillite , ballot , blackboard , chalkboard , grapholite.--v.enroll , list , record , register , roster , schedule , stone , tablet , tile

verb

program