The word Slot comes from the late 14c. meaning “hollow at the base of the throat, above the breastbone.” Its origin is uncertain. Other possible sources include Old Norse slod, which is also a synonym for slot. Its use in the sense of a slot is recorded from the 1520s, while its use in the context of a slot machine dates back to 1888. A slot is a hollow, narrow opening.
In the early days of gaming, slot machines were installed as a distraction for casual gamers. Since players need not have any gambling knowledge to play, slot machines have quickly become the talk of the town. Today, slot machines account for up to 60 percent of the gaming industry in the United States. But what exactly are slot machines? And how do they work? And how do they differ from one another? Here are some things to keep in mind:
The Dialog Engine recognizes multiple words for the same slot, such as Big Apple, NYC, and New York. By saying “New York” or using the entity value “New York,” the bot understands that you mean New City. You can map synonyms to an entity by clicking on the field and pressing Enter. You can also delete a synonym by hovering over it and clicking on the X. A slot may have more than one value, so it is important to map all slots to their appropriate values.