A slit or narrow opening, especially one for receiving something such as a coin or letter.

A slot is a position in a series or sequence; also, a place or position in an assignment or job.

The slot receiver is a receiver who lines up close to the line of scrimmage on running plays and passes, and is located in an area of the field where he can block for other receivers during slant and sweep runs. The position of the slot receiver puts him at a disadvantage in passing plays, as he is less likely to be open for deep passes, but his blocking abilities make him an important part of many running plays.

In computer science, a slot is the space in a processor where an operation can be executed. It consists of the operation issue and data path machinery surrounding a set of execution units, which may be referred to as a functional unit (FU).

A slot in a computer is also a place where dynamic items are stored. The content of a slot is dictated by a scenario that either uses an Add Items to Slot action or by a renderer that specifies the slot contents. The slots and scenarios work in tandem with each other to deliver content to the page; the renderers specify the presentation of that content.

In modern slot machines, the random number generator (RNG) is used to determine each spin’s outcome, and is independent of any previous results. The RNG generates random numbers each millisecond, and when a winning combination of symbols land on the reels, the player receives a payout. A slot machine’s paytable will display all of the possible symbols and their payout amounts, as well as any special symbols or bonus features the game has to offer. Many slot players don’t take the time to read the pay table, but if they do it will help them get the most out of each playing session. In some cases, a pay table is accessed by clicking an icon near the bottom of the slot screen, and in others, it will be launched by clicking on an image in the slot itself. The pay tables of modern slot games are typically designed to fit in with the theme of the slot, and will often include pictures of all the regular symbols alongside their payout values, as well as a description of any bonus features and how they work. The pay tables of online slots are normally easy to understand and clear to navigate.