Aforementioned in vs Aforementioned above

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Aforementioned in' is used when referring to something previously mentioned in the same text or conversation, while 'aforementioned above' is used when referring to something previously mentioned in a text or document that is physically located above the current point of reference.

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Aforementioned in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something previously mentioned in the same text or conversation.

Use 'aforementioned in' when you want to refer to something that has been previously mentioned in the same text or conversation.

Examples:

As stated in the aforementioned paragraph, the results were inconclusive.
The details mentioned in the aforementioned email are crucial for the project.

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Use aforementioned in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of aforementioned is said or written at a previous point in time.
Use Aforementioned in a sentence. Any of the aforementioned applicants will make great company employees. Before any of the aforementioned performers ...

Alternatives:

mentioned in
referred to in
cited in
discussed in
noted in

Aforementioned above

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something previously mentioned in a text or document that is physically located above the current point of reference.

Use 'aforementioned above' when you want to refer to something that has been previously mentioned in a text or document and is physically located above the current point of reference.

Examples:

The details of the experiment, as mentioned in the aforementioned above section, need to be revised.
Please refer to the table in the aforementioned above document for further information.

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aforementioned (above mentioned. ; mentioned above. ; as mentioned above. ; aforesaid. ) bovengenoemd. ; bovenstaand. ; voornoemd. ; bovengemeld.
前述, [ぜんじゅつ, zenjutsu] (n,vs) aforementioned; above-mentioned [Add to Longdo] · 本会, [ほんかい, honkai] (n) (1) formal meeting (committee, etc.); session ...
above-mentioned {adjective}. above-mentioned { adj. } (also: such, aforesaid, aforementioned, above). 上述的 [shànɡ shù de] { adj. } above-mentioned { adj. }.
the activities which resulted in his arrest in the above-mentioned case. Translation English - French Collins Dictionary. See also: aforementioned, above ...

Alternatives:

mentioned above
referred to above
cited above
discussed above
noted above

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