slate

definition: (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: ticket
definition: a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: thin layers of rock used for roofing
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: slating
definition: designate or schedule
example: We slated the talk for 9 AM.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: cover with slate
example: slate the roof
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: enter on a list or slate for an election
example: The candidate was slated for borough president.
speech part: verb
synonyms:

slate is explained and pronounced

How slate is being used?