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State
01
one of the political areas with limited law-making abilities that together form a federal country, like those of Germany or the US
Examples
California is the most populous state in the United States, known for its diverse culture and economy.
02
a country under the control of one government
Examples
The United States is a powerful state with significant influence in global politics and economics.
03
the geographical area occupied by a nation or political unit
Examples
The state covers an area of over 500,000 square kilometers.
Examples
The house was in a terrible state after the storm passed through.
05
the people who constitute the government of a sovereign entity
Examples
The state announced new fiscal policies today.
06
the physical form in which matter exists, traditionally classified as solid, liquid, or gas
Examples
Water can exist in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state.
to state
01
to clearly and formally express something in speech or writing
Transitive: to state sth | to state that
Examples
The witness was asked to state the facts of the incident during the court proceedings.
02
to explicitly make something known something
Transitive: to state one's position of decision
Examples
He stated his intentions to run for mayor in the upcoming election during his campaign announcement speech.
state
01
provided or controlled by the government
Examples
The state schools are funded by the government.
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