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stated

adj.
US //ˈsteɪtɪd// UK //stˈeɪtɪd// stat·ed
  1. 1 clearly expressed (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    clearly said or written down in a formal way.

    explicitly expressed or declared, typically in a formal or written context.

    Example

    The company's stated goal is to reduce plastic waste by half.

    Example

    Despite their stated commitment to transparency, the board refused to release the full financial report to the public.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.
  2. 2 fixed or regular (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    happening at a regular time or fixed in a specific way.

    established, fixed, or recurring at regular intervals.

    Example

    The bus arrives at stated times throughout the morning.

    Example

    The committee meets at stated intervals to review the progress of the ongoing research project.

    Usage

    Often used in legal or administrative contexts to describe schedules.

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