Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stated-reason

Noun

ˈsteɪtɪd ˈriːzən

Definition

The explicit explanation provided for an action or decision.

Examples

The stated reason for the policy change was to improve employee productivity.
He provided a stated reason for his absence from the meeting, which was due to a family emergency.
The company’s stated reason for the price hike was an increase in production costs.

Meaning

A stated reason is the justification or rationale declared by an individual or organization to explain why a particular course of action was taken or decision made.