as stated by

Meaning

1. 1phrasefixed phraseformal

   used to show that the information comes from a particular person or source

   Grammar: Followed by a person or organization: as stated by the manager. The phrase usually comes after the clause it supports or before it in a formal sentence.

   Patterns

   • as stated by someone
   • as stated by a report

   As stated by the company, all employees must complete the training by Friday.

   The project was delayed, as stated by the project leader in yesterday's meeting.

   As stated by several witnesses, the accident happened just after midnight.

Common combinations

as stated by the author

As stated by the author, the book is based on real events.

as stated by law

As stated by law, every citizen has the right to vote.

as stated by the report

As stated by the report, sales increased by 10% last year.

as stated by officials

As stated by officials, the road will reopen next week.

Synonyms and how they differ

according to

More common and slightly less formal; it can also mean 'in the opinion of' and is used in everyday speech.

as said by

Very similar but more conversational; 'stated' sounds more official and written.

per

Shorter and often used in business or legal writing, e.g. 'per the contract'; it can sound abrupt in general writing.

Word family

state verb

To say or write something formally and clearly.

statement noun

Something that is said or written officially.

stated adjective

Clearly expressed or given, as in 'the stated aim'.

Commonly confused: as stated by or as stated in?

Practice

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