A slit or narrow opening, especially one for receiving something, such as a coin or a letter. Also figuratively: an assigned position or job; a spot or place in a sequence or series.
The word slot is derived from the Latin sloot, which itself derives from the Old Norse word slogr, meaning “groove.”
In computing, a slot (or slots) consists of the operation issue and data path machinery surrounding a set of one or more execution units. It is also known as an execute pipeline. A slot is used in very long instruction word (VLIW) computers.
A slot is an elongated depression or groove, especially one that is not quite circular and which may have one or more teeth. A slot may be formed by the action of water, wind, or other forces on a surface. It is also used as a term for an area in the body of a machine or vehicle, such as the space between the wheels of a truck.
A slot is also the name of a gambling game that uses spinning reels to display symbols and determine a winner. They can be found in casinos and in online games. They can range in complexity from three-reel machines to video slots with multiple paylines and special features. To maximize your chances of winning, choose a game that offers several paylines and read the rules and pay tables carefully. Also, remember that luck plays a big part in the outcome of any slot game, so don’t waste money chasing payouts you believe are ‘due’.