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    state
    /steɪt/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing: "the report stated that more than 51 per cent of voters failed to participate"
    • 2. present or introduce (a theme or melody) in a composition: "a bold theme is stated at the beginning, driving the entire ten-minute allegro"

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  2. STATE definition: 1. a condition or way of being that exists at a particular time: 2. the present situation: 3. a…. Learn more.

  3. 1. a. : mode or condition of being. a state of readiness. b (1) : condition of mind or temperament. in a highly nervous state. (2) : a condition of abnormal tension or excitement. 2. a. : a condition or stage in the physical being of something. insects in the larval state. the gaseous state of water. b.

  4. state is the general word, often with no concrete implications or material relationships: the present state of affairs. condition carries an implication of a relationship to causes and circumstances: The conditions made flying impossible. situation suggests an arrangement of circumstances, related to one another and to the character of a person ...

  5. State definition: the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes. See examples of STATE used in a sentence.

  6. Jun 19, 2024 · The state is a form of human association distinguished from other social groups by its purpose, the establishment of order and security; its methods, the laws and their enforcement; its territory, the area of jurisdiction or geographic boundaries; and finally by its sovereignty.

  7. STATE definition: 1. the condition that something or someone is in: 2. very upset or nervous: 3. one of the parts…. Learn more.

  8. Definition of state noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. noun. a politically organized body of people under a single government. “the state has elected a new president” synonyms: body politic, commonwealth, country, land, nation, res publica. see more. noun. the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state. “the state has lowered its income tax” see more. noun.

  10. STATE meaning: 1 : a way of living or existing; 2 : the overall physical condition of something the ability of something to be used, enjoyed, etc.

  11. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Government state1 /steɪt/ S1 W2 noun 1 condition [ countable] the physical or mental condition that someone or something is in state of There are fears for the state of the country’s economy. in a bad/terrible etc state When we bought the house, it was in a terrible state. someb...