as discussed earlier
/æz dɪˈskʌst ˈɜːrliər/
Meaning
This phrase is used in professional communication to refer back to a topic, decision, or agreement made in a previous conversation, meeting, or email. It helps maintain continuity and confirms alignment between parties.
Examples
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As discussed earlier, I am sending you the updated project timeline for your review.
As discussed earlier, I am sending you the updated project timeline for your review.
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Please find the invoice attached, as discussed earlier during our phone call.
Please find the invoice attached, as discussed earlier during our phone call.
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As discussed earlier, we will need to postpone the product launch by two weeks.
As discussed earlier, we will need to postpone the product launch by two weeks.
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I have scheduled the meeting for Thursday at 10 AM, as discussed earlier.
I have scheduled the meeting for Thursday at 10 AM, as discussed earlier.
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As discussed earlier, please make sure to submit your feedback by the end of the day.
As discussed earlier, please make sure to submit your feedback by the end of the day.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Like discussed earlier, the project is on track.
✓ As discussed earlier, the project is on track.
'Like' should not be used as a conjunction in formal writing to introduce a clause; 'as' is the correct and professional choice.
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✗ As discussed early, we need to sign the contract.
✓ As discussed earlier, we need to sign the contract.
'Early' refers to a point in time near the beginning of a period, whereas 'earlier' is the comparative adverb used to refer to a previous point in time relative to the present.
Related Expressions
Practice
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___, please review the contract and sign it by Friday.
💡 Referring to our prior conversation.
Show answer
As discussed earlier
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I have updated the slides ___ during our morning sync.
💡 In line with what we talked about before.
Show answer
as discussed earlier