Slide vs. Slider: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 18, 2023
A "slide" refers to a flat piece or movement, while a "slider" is a mechanism or control that slides.
Key Differences
Slide often refers to a flat piece of material, typically rectangular, that is used for displaying information, especially in presentations. For instance, in a PowerPoint presentation, each visual page is termed as a slide. In contrast, a slider generally pertains to a mechanism or control, often found in electronic devices or software, that moves or can be moved linearly to adjust or select a value.
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In a more physical context, to slide is the action of moving smoothly along a surface, often with continuous contact. Children might slide down a playground slide, which is an inclined plane designed for play. Conversely, a slider can refer to something or someone that slides, particularly in the context of sports. For example, in baseball, a slider is a type of pitch.
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From a technological standpoint, a slide might be an individual frame or image in a slideshow or a filmstrip. It's meant for projection onto a screen. Meanwhile, a slider in technology, especially in user interfaces, allows users to adjust values by moving a knob or level across a scale, like adjusting the brightness on a screen.
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Slide can also be used metaphorically, referring to a decrease or deterioration in quality, value, or condition, as in "a slide in performance." On the other hand, slider in some regions might refer to a small sandwich or burger, typically smaller than the regular size.
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Historically, a slide might refer to a flat piece of glass onto which an object is placed for examination under a microscope. Conversely, a slider in some windows is a pane that moves horizontally to open and close the window.
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Comparison Chart
Basic Definition
A flat piece or movement.
A mechanism or control that slides.
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Physical Context
The action of moving smoothly on a surface.
Something or someone that slides.
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Technological Context
An individual frame or image in a slideshow.
A control in user interfaces to adjust values.
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Metaphorical Use
Refers to a decrease or deterioration.
Refers to a small sandwich or burger.
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Historical Reference
A piece of glass for microscope examination.
A pane in windows that moves horizontally.
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Slide and Slider Definitions
Slide
An individual frame in a slideshow.
This slide shows the quarterly sales.
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Slider
Something or someone that slides, especially in sports.
He threw a perfect slider in the last inning.
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Slider
A mechanism or control that slides.
The volume slider on the speaker is quite smooth.
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Slide
To participate in a sport that involves such movement
Sliding for a medal in luge.
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Slider
A control in software to adjust values.
Use the brightness slider to adjust the screen's luminance.
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Slider
A moving pane in a window.
The slider in the living room window is jammed.
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Slide
To pass smoothly and quietly; glide
Slid past the door without anyone noticing.
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Slide
(Baseball) To drop down from a running into a lying or diving position when approaching a base so as to avoid being tagged out.
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(Baseball) A fast pitch released with the index and middle fingers close together and slightly off center so that it breaks in the same direction as a curve ball as it approaches the plate.
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A small hamburger served on a small bun, usually as a snack or appetizer.
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Any of various turtles of the genus Trachemys, especially T. scripta subsp. elegans of North America, having a red stripe behind the eye and often kept as a pet.
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Slide
To become less favorable or less desirable
Economic conditions have begun to slide.
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Slide
To cause to slide or slip
Slid the glass down to the other end of the counter.
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Slide
To place covertly or deftly
Slid the stolen merchandise into his pocket.
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Slider
(baseball) A pitch thrown with added pressure by middle and ring fingers yielding a combination of backspin and sidespin, resulting in a motion to the left when thrown by a right handed pitcher.
The closer had a wicked slider that was almost unhittable.
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Slider
(cricket) A similar delivery in which the wrist and ring finger work to impart backspin to the ball.
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Slide
A playground apparatus for children to slide on, typically consisting of a smooth chute climbed onto by means of a ladder.
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(curling) A piece of Teflon or similar material attached to a curling shoe that allows the player to slide along the ice.
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Slide
A part that operates by sliding, as the U-shaped section of tube on a trombone that is moved to change the pitch.
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Slider
The movable part of a zip fastener that opens or closes the row of teeth.
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Slide
A period of decline or loss
"The semiconductor industry is heading for a cyclical slide" (New York Times).
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Slider
(GUI) A widget allowing the user to select a value or position on a sliding scale.
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Slide
One of a series of images projected digitally as part of a presentation.
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Slider
The red-bellied terrapin (Pseudemys rubriventris, syn. Pseudemys rugosa).
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Slide
A small glass plate for mounting specimens to be examined under a microscope.
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Slider
(skydiving) A rectangle of fabric that helps produce an orderly parachute deployment.
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Slide
A fall of a mass of rock, earth, or snow down a slope; an avalanche or landslide.
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A slight portamento used in violin playing, passing quickly from one note to another.
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An ornamentation consisting of two grace notes approaching the main note.
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Slider
One who, or that which, slides; especially, a sliding part of an instrument or machine.
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A small metal or glass tube worn over a finger or held in the hand, used in playing bottleneck-style guitar.
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Any of several North American freshwater turtles of the genus Chrysemis; some, such as C. scripta are sold commercially as pets.
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Slide
(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
He slid the boat across the grass.
The safe slid slowly.
Snow slides down the side of a mountain.
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Slider
A fast pitch that breaks slightly just in front of the batter, in the same direction as a curve ball (i. e. , away from the side from which it was thrown).
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Slide
(intransitive) To move on a low-friction surface.
The car slid on the ice.
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(intransitive) To lose one’s balance on a slippery surface.
He slid while going around the corner.
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Freshwater turtle of United States and South America; frequently raised commercially; some young sold as pets
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Slide
(transitive) To pass or put imperceptibly; to slip.
To alter the meaning of a question by sliding in a word
Schoolchildren sometimes slide each other notes during class.
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Slider
A fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown
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Slide
(transitive) To subtly direct a facial expression at (someone).
He slid me a dirty look.
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Slider
A small sandwich or burger.
I ordered a set of beef sliders for appetizers.
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Slide
(intransitive) To pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.
A ship or boat slides through the water.
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Slide
To decrease in amount or value.
The stock market slid yesterday after major stocks released weak quarterly results.
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Slide
(music) To smoothly pass from one note to another by bending the pitch upwards or downwards.
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Slide
(regional) To ride down snowy hills upon a toboggan or similar object for recreation.
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(soccer) To kick so that the ball slides along the ground with little or no turning.
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Slide
An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
The long, red slide was great fun for the kids.
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A surface of ice, snow, butter, etc. on which someone can slide for amusement or as a practical joke.
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The falling of large amounts of rubble, earth and stones down the slope of a hill or mountain; avalanche.
The slide closed the highway.
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An inclined plane on which heavy bodies slide by the force of gravity, especially one constructed on a mountainside for conveying logs by sliding them down.
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The act of sliding; smooth, even passage or progress.
A slide on the ice
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(photography) A transparent plate bearing an image to be projected to a screen.
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A page of a computer presentation package such as PowerPoint.
I still need to prepare some slides for my presentation tomorrow.
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Slide
(sciences) A flat, usually rectangular piece of glass or similar material on which a prepared sample may be viewed through a microscope Generally referred to as a microscope slide.
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A hand-held device made of smooth, hard material, used in the practice of slide guitar.
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(music) A grace consisting of two or more small notes moving by conjoint degrees, and leading to a principal note either above or below.
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(phonetics) A sound which, by a gradual change in the position of the vocal organs, passes imperceptibly into another sound.
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(speech therapy) A voluntary stutter used as a technique to control stuttering in one's speech.
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To move along the surface of any body by slipping, or without walking or rolling; to slip; to glide; as, snow slides down the mountain's side.
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Especially, to move over snow or ice with a smooth, uninterrupted motion, as on a sled moving by the force of gravity, or on the feet.
They bathe in summer, and in winter slide.
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Slide
To pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance; as, a ship or boat slides through the water.
Ages shall slide away without perceiving.
Parts answering parts shall slide into a whole.
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Slide
To slip when walking or standing; to fall.
Their foot shall slide in due time.
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To pass from one note to another with no perceptible cassation of sound.
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To pass out of one's thought as not being of any consequence.
With good hope let he sorrow slide.
With a calm carelessness letting everything slide.
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Slide
To cause to slide; to thrust along; as, to slide one piece of timber along another.
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Slide
To pass or put imperceptibly; to slip; as, to slide in a word to vary the sense of a question.
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Slide
A plate or slip of glass on which is a picture or delineation to be exhibited by means of a magic lantern, stereopticon, or the like; a plate on which is an object to be examined with a microscope.
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Slide
The descent of a mass of earth, rock, or snow down a hill or mountain side; as, a land slide, or a snow slide; also, the track of bare rock left by a land slide.
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A grace consisting of two or more small notes moving by conjoint degrees, and leading to a principal note either above or below.
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A sound which, by a gradual change in the position of the vocal organs, passes imperceptibly into another sound.
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Slide
A small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
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(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale;
The violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides
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The act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it;
His slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill
The children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope
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Slide
Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner;
The wheels skidded against the sidewalk
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To pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly;
They slid through the wicket in the big gate
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Move smoothly along a surface;
He slid the money over to the other gambler
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Slide
A flat piece used for displaying information.
I have prepared 20 slides for my presentation.
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Slide
The action of moving smoothly on a surface.
The child had fun on the slide at the park.
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A decrease or deterioration in value.
There's been a slide in the stock prices.
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Slide
A piece of glass for microscope examination.
Place the sample on the slide for observation.
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FAQs
Can "slide" refer to a decline?
Yes, "slide" can mean a decrease or deterioration, like in stock prices.
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Can a slider control volume?
Yes, many devices have volume sliders to adjust sound levels.
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Can one "slide" in dancing?
Yes, sliding movements are common in many dance forms.
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Are slides only used in presentations?
No, slides can also refer to individual frames in filmstrips or items for microscopy.
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What material is typically used for microscope slides?
Glass is the most common material for microscope slides.
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Is a "slider" always smaller than regular size?
Often in the context of food, like burgers, a "slider" is smaller than the regular size.
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Are slides always flat?
While slides are typically flat, especially in presentations, the term can also refer to inclined planes in playgrounds.
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Are sliders limited to technology and food?
No, the term "slider" can also refer to moving parts in various mechanisms, like windows.
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Can "slider" refer to a type of pitch in baseball?
Yes, a "slider" is a type of pitch in baseball known for its lateral movement.
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Do all sliders move?
Typically, yes. A slider usually refers to a movable mechanism or control.
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Can a slider be vertical?
Yes, sliders can be oriented vertically or horizontally.
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Is "slide" used in photography?
Yes, it can refer to a transparency or individual frame in a filmstrip.
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Are sliders interactive in digital interfaces?
Yes, users can interact with sliders to adjust values in digital interfaces.
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Can "slide" mean to move without effort?
Yes, "slide" can suggest moving smoothly and effortlessly, like sliding into a comfortable position.
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Does "slide" always indicate a downward movement?
No, "slide" primarily means smooth movement, which can be in any direction.
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Can sliders be used in music?
Yes, some musical instruments, like slide trombones or guitars, utilize sliders or sliding techniques.
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Can "slide" indicate slipping?
Yes, to "slide" can mean to unintentionally slip, like on ice.
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Are sliders always manual?
No, while many sliders are manually adjusted, some, especially in digital interfaces, can be automated.
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Can "slide" refer to a method of transportation?
Not typically, though the action of sliding, like on sleds, can be a mode of movement.
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Are sliders present in websites?
Yes, many websites use slider controls for interactive features or image carousels.
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