stated
/ˈsteɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Expressed in a statement; uttered or written.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Được thể hiện trong một tuyên bố; nói hoặc viết
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Adjective
Examples
Our stated policy of nonalignment has kept us out of any military alliance such as NATO and Warsaw Pact. However, in reality, we have had to concede ground to nations from which we import military hardware.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Settled; established; fixed.
Adjective
Examples
[…] he had never any stated hours for his dinner, supper, or sleep; because, said he, we ought to attend the calls of nature, and not set our appetites to our meals […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stated” mean?
Expressed in a statement; uttered or written.
Is “stated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.