Slated: meaning, definitions and examples
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slated
[ ˈsleɪtɪd ]
planned event
The term 'slated' refers to something that is scheduled or planned to occur at a specific time in the future. It often implies a degree of officiality or permanence about the arrangement. For example, a movie might be slated for release on a particular date, indicating that this date is set and likely won't change. Additionally, slated can also indicate something that is intended to happen or is expected to happen after certain arrangements have been made.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The conference is slated for next month.
- Her performance is slated to take place in the main auditorium.
- The release of the new product is slated for early summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "slated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 programado
🇮🇳 निर्धारित
🇩🇪 vorgesehen
🇮🇩 direncanakan
🇺🇦 запланований
🇵🇱 zaplanowany
🇯🇵 予定された
🇫🇷 prévu
🇪🇸 programado
🇹🇷 planlanan
🇰🇷 예정된
🇸🇦 محدد
🇨🇿 naplánovaný
🇸🇰 naplánovaný
🇨🇳 计划中的
🇸🇮 načrtovan
🇮🇸 áætlað
🇰🇿 жоспарланған
🇬🇪 გეგმიური
🇦🇿 planlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 programado
Etymology
The word 'slated' originates from the Old English word 'slæt,' which means a flat piece of stone or a thin piece of material used for a roof or covering. The current meaning of 'slated' as something scheduled or planned emerged in the early 20th century, derived from the notion of laying or placing something down in a predetermined order or arrangement, much like how slates would be arranged on a roof. Over time, the word's use expanded beyond its physical connotation to cover events, timelines, and projects, symbolizing an organized or planned outcome. This evolution reflects changes in language as society increasingly values organization and scheduling in various aspects of life.