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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. 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.

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

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   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.

5. 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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stateState - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

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

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   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 ...

8. 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.

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

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of STATE. 1. [count] a : a way of living or existing. Happiness is the state or condition of being happy. We must keep our armed forces in a constant state of readiness. She meditates to achieve a higher state of being.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

11. byjus.com › free-ias-prep › article-12-indian-constitutionArticle 12 of the Indian Constitution - Definition of State [UPSC...

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    The definition of ‘State’ is given under the Article 12 of the Constitution. Read about Part III of the Indian Constitution and how Article 12 defines ‘State’ for the provisions of Part III. Read issues in news related to Article 12 and download notes on Article 12 of Indian Constitution PDF for UPSC 2024.