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

Examples of stated in a Sentence

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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 3 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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