stating
/ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: statings
Noun
Examples
Most of Quayle's and Bush's slips follow the basic formula of what the French call lapalissades, the tautological statings of the obvious attributed to the mythical figure of Monsieur la Palice […]
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 “stating” mean?
statement
Is “stating” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.