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

Squelching a transnational fentanyl pipeline, or stopping the foreign drug traffickers who often criss-cross borders, is a stated focus of the Florida experiment. —Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025

Amid China Threat China's Rivals Flex Aircraft Carrier Muscles US Ally Fixes US Navy Ship in Strategic Milestone The report marks the first time this capability has been unveiled by any country, despite its stated purpose of enabling civilian salvage and mining operations on the ocean floor. —Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025

The stated goal of the protest is to elect progressives and rebuild democracy. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025

At this rate, the Trump administration is unlikely to meet its stated goal of 1 million deportations annually. —Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing stated

• stated clerk

Rhymes for stated

• baited
• bated
• crated
• dated
• fated
• feted
• freighted
• gated
• grated
• hated
• lated
• mated

Kids Definition

stated

adjective

stat·​ed

ˈstāt-əd

1

: being set or fixed

a stated procedure for elections

2

: set down clearly

stated goals