above mentioned vs abovementioned

Both 'above mentioned' and 'abovementioned' are correct, but 'abovementioned' is more commonly used in formal and written English. 'Above mentioned' is also acceptable but may sound slightly less formal.

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above mentioned

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is used to refer to something that has been mentioned earlier in a text or conversation.

Examples:

The above mentioned issues need to be addressed.
Please refer to the above mentioned document for more information.

Alternatives:

abovementioned
previously mentioned
aforementioned
mentioned above
as mentioned earlier

abovementioned

This is the more commonly used form, especially in formal writing.

This phrase is used to refer to something that has been mentioned earlier in a text or conversation.

Examples:

The abovementioned issues need to be addressed.
Please refer to the abovementioned document for more information.

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EUMC publications are available on its abovementioned site.
All abovementioned credit arrangements must be registered with the Bank of Slovenia.
In his abovementioned answer, Vice-President Frattini was - as always - clear and extremely precise.
This is in particular the case for the food additives abovementioned.
See abovementioned Case 66/86 (Ahmed Saeed), paragraph 58.
Some abovementioned effects maybe in progress only due to induced electricity.
The tool providers eventually transfer information to third parties for abovementioned reasons.
Unless agreed otherwise all abovementioned equipment shall remain the property of PFERD.
The closure of the four abovementioned NGOs is not an isolated incident.
Each period must comprise two sets of the six abovementioned sequences.
On the other hand, there are regulations that do not have the same abovementioned significance.
Some information was provided, however, by Chips AB to the Swedish authorities, which incorporated this information into their abovementioned comments of 12 September 2011.
Are the two abovementioned units really being merged with the SitCen?
The document recognises abovementioned Strategy as an important tool for structuring audiovisual policies and endorses the priorities developed in that paper.
If yes, please note that according to point 106 of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise State aid for abovementioned measures in favour of large companies.
Notes that following Parliament's abovementioned resolution of 7 October 1998:
Reiterates its abovementioned resolution of 11 February 1994;
Reiterates the substance of its abovementioned resolution of 10 March 1999;
and its abovementioned resolution on the social policy agenda;
All applications must comply with the detailed specifications and conditions which are available on the Commission's abovementioned internet sites in English.

Alternatives:

above mentioned
previously mentioned
aforementioned
mentioned above
as mentioned earlier

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