adjective
Uncommon
slated
SLAY-tihd
Slated (adjective) means Scheduled or planned. Example: “The concert is slated for early August.”
adjective
1
Scheduled or planned.
"The tractor plant is slated for the ax."
"The concert is slated for early August."
2
Criticized harshly (British informal).
"The restaurant got slated in the review for slow service."
How to use slated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlanned to happen at a set time, or, in British slang, harshly criticized.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English slattyd, equivalent to slate plus -ed.
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What does “slated” mean?
The word “slated” means scheduled or planned. In plain terms, planned to happen at a set time, or, in British slang, harshly criticized.
How do you pronounce “slated”?
“Slated” is pronounced SLAY-tihd (/ˈsleɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “slated” in a sentence?
Here is “slated” used in a sentence: “The concert is slated for early August.”
What part of speech is “slated”?
“Slated” is an adjective.
Is “slated” a common word?
“Slated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “slated” have?
“Slated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: scheduled or planned.
