What is the meaning of stated?

verb

• Express in words.
  • usage: "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
  • synonyms: state, say, tell
• Put before.
  • usage: "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
  • synonyms: submit, state, put forward, posit
• Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc..
  • usage: "Can you express this distance in kilometers"
  • synonyms: express, state

adjective

• Declared as fact; explicitly stated.
  • synonyms: declared