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[steɪt] noun I
1) [C] the condition of something at a particular time
Experts believe the painting can be restored to its original state.[/ex]
The British transport system is in a sorry state (= a very bad condition).[/ex]
We're collecting data on the state of the environment.[/ex]
2) [C] the physical or mental condition of a person, usually when this is bad
By the time he got home, he was in a terrible state.[/ex]
I'd never seen you in such a state (= very upset or nervous).[/ex]
She was in a state of panic.[/ex]
3) [C] a nation, or country
4) [C] a region of a country that has its own government
the state of Michigan[/ex]
5) [singular/U] the government of a country
Should the state play a bigger role in industry?[/ex]
6) the States informal
the United States of America
•
state of mind — the way that you are feeling at a particular time[/ex]
See:
state-of-the-art
II
verb [T]
state */*/*/[steɪt]
to express something in speech or writing, especially in a definite or formal way
‘Jemma is going with me,' George stated firmly.[/ex]
He stated that the project would be completed by April.[/ex]
III
adj
state [steɪt]
1) a state occasion or event involves a country's government or leader
2) a state institution is one that is run by the government

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