stated

adjective

stat·​ed ˈstā-təd How to pronounce stated (audio)
1
: fixed, regular
the president shall, at stated times, receive … a compensationU.S. Constitution
2
: set down explicitly : declared
our stated intention
statedly adverb

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As Moscow continued hammering civilian targets, contrary to Mr. Trump’s stated wishes, the U.S. president expressed some skepticism about Mr. Putin’s good faith. Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025 Leaders can then visibly demonstrate the organization’s mission through decisions and behaviors that align with its stated principles. Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 On Thursday, three of four GHF sites distributed boxes of food, including the first such site in central Gaza, as the organization tries to reach its stated goal of providing food for 1.2 million Palestinians by the end of the month, just days away. Mohammad Al Sawalhi, CNN Money, 29 May 2025 Several projects focus on improving the performance of artificial intelligence, a stated priority for President Donald Trump's second term, or the impacts of environmental factors like climate change. Riley Beggin, USA Today, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stated

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stated was in 1603

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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stated. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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stated

adjective
stat·​ed
ˈstāt-əd
1
: being set or fixed
a stated procedure for elections
2
: set down clearly
stated goals

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