stated

1 of 2

adjective

stat·​ed ˈstā-təd 

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

stated

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of state entry 2

Examples of stated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Companies must tell users exactly why information is being gathered, keep it accurate, store it only as long as the stated purpose requires and protect it with safeguards such as encryption. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

Its stated goal is to build continuous defensive loops that find and fix weaknesses before attackers do. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

The stated goal of Collage is to build a bridge between AI-native production companies and Hollywood studios, streamers, filmmakers, and brands. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Its stated purpose is to help Democrats win competitive Pennsylvania House races and flip the chamber. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing stated

• stated clerk

Rhymes for stated

• baited
• bated
• crated
• dated
• fated
• feted
• freighted
• gated
• grated
• hated
• lated
• mated

Kids Definition

stated

adjective

stat·​ed

ˈstāt-əd

1

: being set or fixed

a stated procedure for elections

2

: set down clearly

stated goals