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# as previously mentioned

phrase (adverb phrase; formal)

«as previously mentioned» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (formal) as I said before.
2. (euphemism, passive-aggressive) a polite way of saying «I already told you this, why didn't you listen?».

### In the lessons

Office emails, formal letters, reports; all regions; often a polite sign of annoyance.

### Examples

- As previously mentioned, the deadline is Friday.
- Email: «As previously mentioned, please bring your PE kit.»
- Report: «As previously mentioned, the results improved.»
- Teacher (tired): «As previously mentioned three times, no phones in class.»
- Exam: «As previously mentioned, the sum of the angles is 180 degrees.»
- Official letter: «As previously mentioned, the school will be closed on Monday.»

### Note

Plain meaning «as said before». In an email it may hide irritation. Compare «as per my last email».