A slot is an authorization to take-off or land at a specific airport during a specified time period. A slot is distinct from air traffic control clearances, and it is used to prevent a number of flights from trying to operate at the same time at highly-crowded airports.
A narrow opening, hole, groove or channel, especially one for receiving coins, paper money, etc. He slotted the bill into the slot. (From the American Heritage Dictionary)
An assigned position or assignment, as of a time slot. Visitors can book a time slot a week in advance.
The term “slot” can also refer to an area of the sports field or ice rink marked by lines parallel to the face-off circles on either side of the goal. This is called the slot and is used to identify a player’s position in relation to the circle they are facing.
Modern slot machines use random-number generators to pick the sequence of symbols that stop on each reel. These computer chips retain no memory, so each spin is independent of the ones that came before it and cannot be reasonably predicted. As such, strategies that rely on patterns or past results are useless. The RNG ensures that every outcome is fair and unbiased, making it impossible for players to beat the odds by “reading” the machine. That’s why it’s important to have a solid strategy and stay responsible when playing slots. Set limits before you start playing.