stated

adjective

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

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Further, what remains unclear is FIFA’s plan on how to spend the extra billions of revenue, with its stated goal to support positive social change belied by a track record of corruption and lack of transparency. Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026 Find the place where the stated purpose collides with the actual approval architecture. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 The club was also eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup — the regional competition that was its stated ambition for the season — in the round of 16 by Nashville SC. Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 20 May 2026 The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups. Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stated

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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 27 May. 2026.

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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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