stated

adjective

stat·​ed ˈstā-təd How to pronounce stated (audio)
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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The stated purpose was to win a national championship like LSU’s three previous coaches, but Kelly lost at least three games in all four seasons and never got close to the CFP. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025 His stated goal is to keep Rivians updatable for seven to 10 years. Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025 In the meantime, the words and actions of the administration have steered the Department of Homeland Security sharply away from its stated core values. Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 Instead, users who rely on ChatGPT, for example, for tips on handling their clinical depression are relying on the tool for a function that’s beyond its stated purpose. Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 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 9 Nov. 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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