stated

adjective

stat·​ed ˈstā-təd 

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

Examples of stated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Monday’s report shows that the coalition of abortions rights groups is on track to surpass its stated goal of $5 million. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024

But Charter didn’t get its stated objective, either, to include all of Disney’s streaming apps in its bundles for no extra charge. —Vulture, 15 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing stated

• stated clerk

Kids Definition

stated

adjective

stat·​ed

ˈstāt-əd

1

: being set or fixed

a stated procedure for elections

2

: set down clearly

stated goals