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- [sley-ting]
- /ˈsleɪ tɪŋ/
- /sleɪt/
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- [sley-ting]
- /ˈsleɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of slating word
- noun slating 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. 1
- noun slating a thin piece or plate of this rock or a similar material, used especially for roofing or as a writing surface. 1
- noun slating a dull, dark bluish gray. 1
- noun slating a list of candidates, officers, etc., to be considered for nomination, appointment, election, or the like. 1
- verb with object slating to sic or set a dog on (a person or animal). 1
- idioms slating clean slate, an unsullied record; a record marked by creditable conduct: to start over with a clean slate. 1
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Origin of slating
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; slate1 + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Slating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
slating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
slating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for slating
verb slating
- card — A card is a piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard on which something is written or printed.
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