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STAY-tihng
Stating (verb) means saying or writing something clearly and directly (the -ing form of state). Example: “The form was clear about stating your full name and address at the top.”
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Saying or writing something clearly and directly (the -ing form of state).
"The form was clear about stating your full name and address at the top."
"By stating his case calmly, he persuaded the committee to listen."
"She began by stating her reasons for resigning."
How to use stating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of clearly declaring something.
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What does “stating” mean?
The word “stating” means saying or writing something clearly and directly (the -ing form of state). In plain terms, the act of clearly declaring something.
How do you pronounce “stating”?
“Stating” is pronounced STAY-tihng (/ˈsteɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stating” in a sentence?
Here is “stating” used in a sentence: “She began by stating her reasons for resigning.”
What part of speech is “stating”?
“Stating” is a verb.
Is “stating” a common word?
“Stating” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'stating' and 'saying'?
'Stating' implies expressing something clearly, directly, and often formally as a definite point. 'Saying' is more general and casual and does not carry the same sense of deliberate, precise expression.
What is the difference between 'stating' and 'claiming'?
'Stating' presents something directly, usually as an established fact. 'Claiming' suggests the point is asserted but may be unproven or open to dispute, so it signals more doubt than 'stating' does.
How is 'stating' used grammatically in a sentence?
'Stating' is the -ing form of 'state' and works as a present participle in continuous tenses ('she is stating her case') or as a gerund acting like a noun ('stating your reasons clearly helps'). In both uses it keeps the meaning of saying something clearly and directly.
