stated
Americanadjective
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fixed or settled.
a stated price.
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explicitly set forth; declared as fact.
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recognized or official.
adjective
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(esp of a sum) determined by agreement; fixed
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explicitly formulated or narrated
a stated argument
Other Word Forms
- statedly adverb
- unstated adjective
- well-stated adjective
Etymology
Origin of stated
Example Sentences
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Iran has repeatedly stated it does not want to build a nuclear weapon and that nuclear enrichment would be for exclusively peaceful purposes.
From Los Angeles Times
“Mr. Seitz and his family, as we have previously stated, are longtime supporters of law enforcement, and remain so, but they expect accountability for the assault and the events that followed,” said attorney Josh Stambaugh.
From Los Angeles Times
Greenpeace has indicated its intention to appeal and has repeatedly stated it cannot pay hundreds of millions of dollars.
From Barron's
Good feedback is specific, actionable, and clearly stated.
From MarketWatch
Many public employees are affected by this change, but the Social Security Administration has stated that only individuals who receive a pension based on work not covered by Social Security may see benefit increases.
From MarketWatch
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