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   state

   /steɪt/

   noun

   • 1. the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time: "the state of the company's finances" Similar conditionshapesituationcircumstancesstate of affairspositionpredicamentplightmoodhumourtemperdispositionspiritsmoralestate of mindemotional stateframe of mindattitudeconditionshape
   • ▪ a physical condition as regards internal or molecular form or structure: "water in a liquid state"
   • ▪ an agitated or anxious condition: informal "don't get into a state" Similar flusterflutterfrenzyfeverfretpanicstate of agitationstate of anxietynervous statedistressed stateinformal:flaptizzytiz-woztwitterditherstewsweattwit
   • ▪ a dirty or untidy condition: informal "look at the state of you—what a mess!" Similar untidinessmessuntidy statechaosdisorderdisarraydisorganizationconfusioncluttermuddleheapshamblestanglemishmashturmoilinformal:muckomnishamblescar crash
   • ▪ short for quantum state
   • 2. a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government: "Germany, Italy, and other European states" Similar countrynationlandsovereign statenation statekingdomempirerepublicconfederationfederationbody politiccommonwealthpowerworld powersuperpowerpolitydomainterritoryfatherlandmotherlandrealmres publica
   • ▪ an organized political community or area forming part of a federal republic: "the German state of Bavaria" Similar provincefederal stateregionterritorycantondepartmentcountyareadistrictsectorzoneshire
   • ▪ another term for United States informal
   • 3. the civil government of a country: "services provided by the state" Similar governmentparliamentthe administrationthe regimethe authoritiesthe councilthe Establishment
   • ▪ the legislative body in Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney.
   • 4. pomp and ceremony associated with monarchy or high levels of government: "he was buried in state"
   • ▪ involving the ceremony associated with a head of state: "the Queen paid a state visit to Malaysia"
   • 5. a specified impression taken from an etched or engraved plate at a particular stage: "an oblong plate, dry point, first state of eight"
   • ▪ a particular printed version of the first edition of a book: "there are four states of the first edition"

   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"
   • ▪ specify the facts of (a case) for consideration: "judges must give both sides an equal opportunity to state their case"
   • 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"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a noun): partly a shortening of estate, partly from Latin status ‘manner of standing, condition’ (see status). The current verb senses date from the mid 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. statable adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stateState Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 30, 2012 · The meaning of STATE is mode or condition of being. How to use state in a sentence. mode or condition of being; condition of mind or temperament; a condition of abnormal tension or excitement…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

4. www.britannica.com › topic › state-sovereign-political-entityState | Definition, History, Figures, & Facts | Britannica

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   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.

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   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. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstate noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. the condition of a person, thing, etc, with regard to main attributes. 2. the structure, form, or constitution of something. a solid state. 3. any mode of existence. 4. position in life or society; estate.

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   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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › stateState - definition of state by The Free Dictionary

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    1. the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes: the state of one's health. 2. the condition of matter with respect to structure, form, phase, or the like: water in a gaseous state. 3. status, rank, or position in life; station.

11. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleState | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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    Feb 7, 2006 · The state is a broad concept that includes government as the seat of legitimate authority in a territory but also includes bureaucracy, judiciary, the ARMED FORCES and internal POLICE, structures of legislative assemblies and administration, public corporations, regulatory boards, and ideological apparatuses such as the education establishment a...