as anticipated vs as mentioned

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'As anticipated' is used when something happens as expected or predicted, while 'as mentioned' is used to refer to something that was previously stated or brought up.

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as anticipated

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something happened as expected or predicted.

Use 'as anticipated' to describe a situation or outcome that was foreseen or predicted.

Examples:

The project was completed on time, as anticipated.
The sales figures were lower than anticipated.
The team won the game, as anticipated.

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Alternatively, manufacturers shall perform material qualification tests in hydrogen environments as anticipated in service.
If my plan goes as anticipated, I need you to perform another task.
With regard to price developments, as anticipated, euro area annual HICP inflation rose to 1.9% in October, according to Eurostat's flash estimate, compared with 1.8% in September.
In turn and as anticipated, the sinking of the Lusitania caused a wave of anger among the American population and America entered the war a short time after.
Nevertheless, with regard to this we think that a review of the obligations of the different parties must take place, as anticipated in the convention.
Long-term viability therefore requires that any State aid received is either redeemed over time, as anticipated at the time the aid is granted, or is remunerated according to normal market conditions, thereby ensuring that any form of additional State aid is terminated.
Is satisfied that Romania has set objectives for setting up institutional and legislative frameworks for the EAGGF's Guarantee and Development Sections; considers, however, that 2007 is too late should the country's accession take place in the same year, as anticipated;
As anticipated, we have had some problems.
As anticipated, annual HICP inflation in July fell further into negative territory, reflecting mainly temporary effects.
As anticipated, the Council will study the effect, efficiency, political suitability and practical feasibility of possible further restrictions.
We think of our future as anticipated memories.
Expect enemy carrier strike tomorrow behind storm front via northwest, as anticipated.
The Commission organised a workshop on better integrating water issues in advisory services for farmers on 21 October 2009, as anticipated in the reply to Written Question E-3855/09.
The Commission has, however, had to admit that the Union's own public procurement has not worked out as effectively as anticipated.
If necessary, 'speed up the report' but by no means should we slow down the process of hearings as anticipated.
The institutional framework put in place by the second action plan has operated as anticipated, with ministerial meetings organised every two years and, in between, meetings of senior officials.
Lastly, France observed that CMR's operating results in 2002 and in the first half of 2003 proved that the company would probably become viable as from 2003, as anticipated in the restructuring plan.
We are also able to accept the progressive adaptation of payments made under the agricultural policy to the new Member States, as anticipated by the Böge report, bearing in mind that the idea here is to maintain a consistent policy.
Furthermore, as anticipated, we can remain perfectly calm and still have the time needed to deal with matters as serious as those set out in the Fiori report without necessarily having to resort to the emergency procedure.
Time is becoming more urgent: everything needs to be accelerated and pushed to achieve swifter results if we wish to maintain the objectives of reducing CO2 and energy costs, as anticipated in the new objectives that the Union has set itself.

Alternatives:

as expected
as predicted
as foreseen
as projected
as planned

as mentioned

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to something that was previously stated or brought up.

Use 'as mentioned' to refer back to something that was previously discussed or brought up in conversation.