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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. 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.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › State_(polity)State (polity) - Wikipedia

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   A state is a political entity that regulates society and the population within a territory. [1] Government is considered to form the fundamental apparatus of contemporary states. [2] [3] A country often has a single state, with various administrative divisions.

4. 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.

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

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   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…

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

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   5 days ago · 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. 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.

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

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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.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › stateState Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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.

10. www.worldatlas.com › articles › what-is-a-stateWhat Is A State? - WorldAtlas

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    Apr 8, 2019 · A state is a politically organized territory ruled by a centralized government. A particular state covers a specified geographical sovereign territory. Independent organs are mandated to perform various functions in a given state. The organs are the executive, the judiciary, and the legislature.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › state_nstate, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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    What does the noun state mean? There are 73 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun state, 31 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. state has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.