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