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Aforementioned, adj.

Pronunciation: əˈfôrˌmen(t)SHənd

Meaning: This word denotes a thing or person previously mentioned or referred to earlier, especially earlier in the same conversation, document, or piece of writing. In conversational English, it basically means “the thing/person I mentioned before.”

Usage:

• “I will be playing various songs from the aforementioned album.”
• “Let’s revisit the aforementioned restaurant, which is famous for its steaks.”
• “After reviewing the aforementioned problems, the committee decided to postpone the project.”