adj
Very common
stated
STAY-tihd
Stated (adj) means Said or written down explicitly. Example: “The stated purpose of the trip was to meet new customers.”
adj
1
Said or written down explicitly.
"The stated purpose of the trip was to meet new customers."
"Please follow the stated rules on the form when you fill it in."
"The stated aim of the policy was to reduce emissions."
2
Fixed or set to occur regularly.
"The club holds its stated meetings every second Thursday in the library."
"At the stated hour each evening, the bell rings to close the market."
"The committee holds its stated meetings on the first Monday of each month."
How to use stated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExplicitly written or spoken, or happening on a fixed, regular schedule.
Common pairings
stated purpose
stated income
stated meeting
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What does “stated” mean?
The word “stated” means said or written down explicitly. In plain terms, explicitly written or spoken, or happening on a fixed, regular schedule.
How do you pronounce “stated”?
“Stated” is pronounced STAY-tihd (/ˈsteɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “stated” in a sentence?
Here is “stated” used in a sentence: “The stated aim of the policy was to reduce emissions.”
What part of speech is “stated”?
“Stated” is an adjective.
Is “stated” a common word?
“Stated” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stated” have?
“Stated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: said or written down explicitly.
What is the difference between 'stated' and 'implied'?
'Stated' means something is expressed openly and in words, so there is no doubt about it. 'Implied' means it is suggested or hinted at without being said directly, leaving you to work it out. A stated reason is written or spoken plainly; an implied one you infer from tone, context or what is left unsaid.
Is 'stated' a formal word?
It leans formal and is common in official, legal and written contexts — 'the stated terms of the contract,' 'her stated intentions.' In everyday speech people more often say 'said' or 'told.' 'Stated' adds a sense of something being set down clearly and on the record, which is why formal writing prefers it.
What is an example of 'stated'?
'The stated aim of the policy is to cut waiting times' is a clear example: the aim has been declared openly, in plain words. Other examples include a stated price, a stated deadline, or the stated reasons for a decision — each has been spelled out explicitly rather than left to guesswork.
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