What is a Slot?

Slot

A slot is a word used in conversation to refer to a specific entity. It can have several synonyms: Big Apple, NYC, and New York City. If a user wants to book a hotel, for example, he or she can say, “I need a room in New York.” The Dialog Engine will then identify the slots and map them to the entities that will be shown in the conversation. Adding a synonym is easy; you can type it into the field or press Enter. If you want to delete a synonym, you can hover over it and click on an X.

A slot represents the area with the greatest chance of scoring without deflection, making it the best place to shoot. The low slot is great for wrist shots, as defenders will lay big hits to smaller wingers in this area. A player may also use a slot to shoot a puck and expect it to be deflected. In general, the slot represents the best opportunity for a player to score without a deflection.

The word “slot” is a late 14c. word that means “hollow at the base of the throat above the breastbone.” Its origin is undetermined, but it may have been derived from Old French esclot. It is also related to the Old Norse word slod. The meaning of “slot” is first recorded in the 1520s. The term “slot machine” first appeared in English in 1888.