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"As discussed"

"As discussed" is a phrase used in written communication to reference a prior conversation and signal that what follows was already verbally agreed upon.

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How "As discussed" shows up at work

Friendly in tone, firm in intent. "As discussed" creates a written record of a commitment made out loud, which is useful when the other party seems to have forgotten making it. The more polite the email, the more pointed the reminder.

Buzzword

As discussed, we'll need the final numbers by end of Thursday.

Plain English

Following up from our conversation, we'll need the final numbers by end of Thursday.

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