An embossed plate that, when inserted into certain scales, prints a descriptive label.

a short label for something, containing only letters, numbers, underscores or hyphens

Short name or title given to a print or broadcast story used for identification purposes.

(n) The title of a story, usually one or two words.  The slug should be consistent on a) the script, b) the rundown, c) the slate on the tape, d) the tape label.  (v) To give a story a title.

An internal name for a story, usually just one word. Elex might be the slug for a story on school elections.

The label given to stories when filed.

Word or words placed on all copy to identify the story.