<noun.communication> the reviewers gave his book a sound slating
the act of laying slates for a roof
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Slate \Slate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Slated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Slating}.] 1. To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe.
2. To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment. [Polit. Cant]
3. To schedule.
4. To reserve or designate for a specific purpose.
Slating \Slat"ing\, n. 1. The act of covering with slate, slates, or a substance resembling slate; the work of a slater.
2. Slates, collectively; also, material for slating.
But a preliminary look at first-quarter plans shows the eight domestic auto makers slating output of more than 2.1 million cars.
An attorney representing the partnership, Richard A. Goldberg, said in a letter to Julius B. Poppinga, a Duro-Test board member, that the company violated its bylaws in its proxy statement by slating nine nominees for the board.