plural of state
"The new policy applies to all fifty states, ensuring that every region has access to updated healthcare benefits."
In plain English: States are large areas of land that make up a country and have their own local governments.
"The document lists several states where the company operates."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of state
"She states her opinion clearly during every meeting."
In plain English: To state something means to say it clearly and directly.
"The news report states that the train will arrive on time."
Short for United States.
"The states will hold their presidential elections in November."
Derived from Old French estat via Anglo-Norman, this term originally meant a condition or status before evolving to denote political entities. In modern usage, it functions as both a plural noun referring to sovereign governments and a verb form indicating existence.