Slot definition, a narrow, elongated depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially a narrow opening for receiving or admitting something, as a coin or a letter. Jan 29, 2021 A slot is a narrow opening in a machine or container, for example a hole that you put coins in to make a machine work. He dropped a coin into the slot and dialed. Synonyms: opening, hole, groove, vent More Synonyms of slot 2.
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Slots Definition
- slot(noun)a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable'he developed a version of slot grammar'
- slot(noun)a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail)'he put a quarter in the slot'
- time slot, slot(noun)a time assigned on a schedule or agenda'the TV program has a new time slot'; 'an aircraft landing slot'
- slot(noun)a position in a hierarchy or organization'Bob Dylan occupied the top slot for several weeks'; 'she beat some tough competition for the number one slot'
- slot(noun)the trail of an animal (especially a deer)'he followed the deer's slot over the soft turf to the edge of the trees'
- slot, expansion slot(noun)(computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board'the PC had three slots for additional memory'
- slot, one-armed bandit(verb)a slot machine that is used for gambling'they spend hours and hours just playing the slots'
- slot(verb)assign a time slot'slot a television program'
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Time Slot
A period of time during which something takes place. For example, a meeting may be scheduled from 3 pm to 4 pm, or a work order may be processed between 5 pm and 6 pm. In both cases, the scheduled occurrence is the time slot.
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