To cover with slate.
The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775.
To criticise harshly.
The play was slated by the critics.
To schedule.
The election was slated for November 2nd.
To anticipate or strongly expect.
The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever.
To set a dog upon (a person).
Slates collectively.
Material for slating.
A harsh criticism.
His new book got a real slating.