stated

[ stey-tid ]

adjective

1. fixed or settled:

   a stated price.

2. explicitly set forth; declared as fact.
3. recognized or official.

stated

/ ˈsteɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (esp of a sum) determined by agreement; fixed
2. explicitly formulated or narrated

   a stated argument

Other Words From

• stated·ly adverb
• un·stated adjective
• well-stated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stated¹

First recorded in 1635–45; state + -ed ²

Example Sentences

However, that figure could be dwarfed by a federal initiative to fund a Mars mission, which is the stated goal of SpaceX.

From Los Angeles Times

It should also be stated that those missing will insist they are absent for genuine reasons.

From BBC

That investigation is still ongoing, though Gaetz has stated publicly that he will no longer cooperate with the committee's inquiry.

From Salon

The documents that Mr Rahman allegedly leaked were not stated in the court documents, but a source confirmed to the BBC's US partner, CBS News, that they related to the Israeli attack plans.

From BBC

Another sitting MP, Stephen Gethins, has submitted an application to be selected as a candidate - though he has not stated an intention to hold two seats at once.

From BBC

Related Words

• certain
• declared
• fixed