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aforementioned

adj.
C1 Advanced US //əˈfɔɹˌmɛnʃənd// UK //ɐfˈɔːmɛnʃənd// afore·men·tioned

adj. referring to something that was just mentioned. You use it to point back to a specific idea or object without repeating its name.

adj. referring to a person, thing, or idea mentioned earlier in the text. Formal in register; common in legal, academic, and administrative writing.


SIMPLE

The aforementioned rules apply to everyone.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager reviewed the aforementioned policy changes with the staff during the morning meeting.

COMPLEX

While the initial proposal faced criticism, the aforementioned amendments addressed the primary concerns regarding budget allocation and timeline feasibility.

Synonyms
Origin

From afore- + mentioned.

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