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

Experts also question Kennedy's ability to counter powerful Washington lobbies -- one of his stated main goals -- in a Trump administration focused on working with big business on deregulating industries. —Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024

As a result of the program, the Army surpassed its stated goal of 55,000 accessions by 300. —Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Sep. 2024

Yet getting multiple tight ends on the field is a stated goal inside the new-look position room. —Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 28 July 2024

This year, however, has seen a sharp change in direction in terms of spending, with a stated emphasis on keeping investments at home along with reports of cutting costs on megaprojects like those in Neom. —Natasha Turak, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024

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