stated

adjective

stat·​ed ˈstā-təd How to pronounce stated (audio)
1
: fixed, regular
the president shall, at stated times, receive … a compensationU.S. Constitution
2
: set down explicitly : declared
our stated intention
statedly adverb

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The stated goal of these price hikes is to increase revenue for the parks system to assist in conservation, preservation, and infrastructure investments in the park. Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 In fact, a 2023 survey found that 80% of Gen Z and millennial consumers are likely to base purchases on a brand’s mission or stated purpose, a clear sign that trust is a critical differentiator. Nandan Sheth, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 The move was a stated intent to allow inflation to run slightly over the central bank’s 2% target for a period of time in the interest of providing full and inclusive employment across the economy, including for race and gender. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 May 2025 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 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 22 Jul. 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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