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"as we discussed" vs "as we had discussed"

Both phrases are correct; "had discussed" is the past perfect of the verb "discuss," while "discussed" is the past tense.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

as we discussed

This is correct

Use this phrase when referring to an earlier conversation.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • As we discussed, here is the final version.
  • As we discussed, I am enclosing the revisions.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • per our discussion

as we had discussed

This is correct

Use this phrase, which is in the past perfect, when referring to a previous discussion.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • As we had discussed, here are the documents.
  • As we had discussed, I will be meeting you tomorrow morning.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • as we discussed
  • per our earlier conversation

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