With reference to the aforementioned vs With reference to what above

Both phrases are correct, but 'with reference to the aforementioned' is more commonly used and considered more formal. 'With reference to what above' is less common and may sound awkward in some contexts.

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With reference to the aforementioned

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal writing to refer back to something mentioned earlier.

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

Examples:

With reference to the aforementioned points, we can conclude that...
The report will discuss the issues raised in the aforementioned meeting.
With reference to the aforementioned data, we can see a clear trend emerging.
The policy outlined in the aforementioned document will be implemented next month.
With reference to the aforementioned research, further studies are needed.

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With reference to the aforementioned case, what steps is the Council prepared to take to persuade the Syrian Government and its head of state, Bashar al-Assad, to suspend the imposition of travel bans on human rights defenders and members of civil society?
An annex to this Regulation lists the objectives, content and scope of the delegation with reference to the aforementioned Articles.
Which additional initiatives it intends to adopt in order to encourage tangible youth and female employment support policies, with specific reference to the aforementioned situation in Italy?
Justification of absence of a reference to the aforementioned information form: ...
In respect of the material referred to in subparagraph 1 (ii), a reference to the aforementioned qualifications shall be made where such reference is relevant for the genus or species concerned.
References to the aforementioned agreement in all other agreements between the Parties shall be construed as referring to this Agreement.
How will the aforementioned reference laboratory be organised and what will its work entail?
The Guidelines identify an appropriate method to determine the price of recapitalisations by reference to the methodology set out in the aforementioned ECB Recommendation.
I voted against the adoption of the aforementioned final report because it contained references to Poland that did not reflect the findings of the work of the Temporary Committee on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transport and illegal detention of prisoners.
Consequently, I am not speaking with reference to the content of the debate, but simply with reference to allegations made about me by some of the speakers.
inter alia, with reference to open-source software
VI ║ shall be determined exclusively with reference to German periods.
Transport infrastructure with reference to sustainable development
With reference to aviation, provision was only made for aircrew and pregnant women.
The socio-economic impacts of the proposed restriction may be analysed with reference to Annex XVI.
Member States should adopt fiscal and/or other measures oriented towards promoting industrial innovation, especially with reference to SMEs.
The standard period for allocation (pauschale Anrechnungszeit) shall be determined exclusively with reference to German periods.
Mr President, Commissioner, I only have two minutes and must dispense with references to honeymoons.
We welcome the principle of amendment with reference to the Charter.
This analysis was conducted over successive reports with reference to the historical performance of SAS and to other industry benchmarks.

Alternatives:

with reference to the above
with reference to the previously mentioned
with reference to the earlier
with reference to the preceding
with reference to the preceding text

With reference to what above

This phrase is correct but less common and may sound awkward in some contexts.

This phrase can be used to refer to something mentioned earlier, but it is less commonly used than 'with reference to the aforementioned.'

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With reference to the above, what is the tendency?
With reference to the above, what steps will the Commission take to alleviate the current feed crisis in pig production?
With reference to the above, would the Commission answer the following questions: 1.
Please therefore answer the following questions again with reference to the above remarks: 1.
With reference to the above, can the Commission: 1.
Reports by Speciality Steel Industry of North America above with reference to the Tenth 5-Year Plan of Industrial Structure Adjustment.
convictions with reference to the above, in accordance with national law.
With reference to the above, the Kingdom of Morocco has the honour to notify the Preparatory Committee that it designates the following provisions under Category A.
With reference to the above, the Government of Nicaragua has the honour to notify the Preparatory Committee of the provisions designated in Category A, corresponding to Section I of the Agreement.
With reference to the above quotes from Palestinian Authority officials, can the Commission confirm or deny that it is indirectly funding individuals affiliated with Hamas?
If contaminated goods are found, would it be possible, with reference to the above mentioned articles, to impose a temporary ban on imports of such products?
The reference above to Article 5 would then be broader and capture both situations.
References to the above can be found in the writings of many famous travellers (Galland, Testevuide, Zolontas, Tombazis, Sgouros and Sotiriadou).
With reference to the above considerations the Authority concludes that the measure under assessment, i.e. the financing of Harpa, includes elements of State aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement.
With reference to the above mentioned anti-dumping proceeding, it was concluded that indoor and outdoor shoes should form a separate product because indoor shoes have different basic physical characteristics, which make them not suitable for outdoor uses.
The Protocol has been widely published (see references above) and the interested parties have not expressed any reservations.
However, as mentioned above, references to the lack of knowledge, data, forecasts and economic estimates are a constant thread throughout the document.
With reference to the above, the Government of the Philippines has the honour to notify the Preparatory Committee that it designates the following provisions contained in Section I of the Agreement (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) under Category A:
With reference to the above, the Mission of Brazil has the honour to notify the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation that it designates all the provisions in Section I of the Agreement as Category A commitments, except for the following:
References to the above Regulations, Articles and Annexes shall be construed as references to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance with the table of equivalence in Annex V.

Alternatives:

with reference to the above
with reference to the previously mentioned
with reference to the earlier
with reference to the preceding
with reference to the preceding text

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With reference to the aforementioned vs With reference to what above