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slot

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Số nhiều: slotsQuá khứ: slottedPhân từ 2: slottedV-ing: slotting

The word evokes a sense of precision and containment. It suggests a predefined space that is exactly the right size for a specific object or event, creating a feeling of "clicking" into place. It is commonly used in technical, mechanical, and organizational contexts where efficiency and order are paramount. In modern professional jargon, it often carries a connotation of scarcity or competition, such as fighting for a speaking slot at a conference. This shifts the image from a physical hole to a valuable piece of limited real estate within a timeline.

Countable when referring to a physical hole or a specific scheduled period. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of slotting as a mechanical process.

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A narrow opening or groove into which something fits.

"Insert the coin into the slot."

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A designated time or place in a schedule or sequence.

"The late-night time slot is perfect for adult comedy."

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To place something into a specific position or schedule.

"I will slot the meeting into my calendar for Tuesday."

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