stated

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

Examples of stated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The stated purpose of Pardo’s legislation is to move the city to even-year elections, which could increase the city’s typically low voter turnout and also save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars in election costs. —Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025

Adding a race in San Diego would accomplish NASCAR’s stated goal of returning to Southern California, a move likely to be popular in the garage and throughout the sport’s landscape. —Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 18 June 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

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