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slate2 [transitive usually passive]
1 British English informal to criticize a book, film etc severely, especially in a newspaper [= slam]: 
Doherty's most recent novel has been slated by the critics.
Doherty's most recent novel has been slated by the critics.2 if something is slated to happen, it is planned to happen in the future, especially at a particular time : He is slated to appear at the Cambridge Jazz Festival next year. Every house on this block is slated for demolition.
be slated to do something/be slated for something
especially American EnglishHe is slated to appear at the Cambridge Jazz Festival next year.Every house on this block is slated for demolition.
