the above

noun

: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
If any of the above is incorrect, please let me know.
Contact any of the above for more information.

Examples of the above in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While many of the above criteria are table stakes, service providers should also evaluate more nuanced criteria—which include how that cloud provider can help the service provider position itself in the market. Scott Anderson, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Penguin Classics has a sizable catalog of stellar options including the books that inspired some of the above recs, like Little Women and David Copperfield. Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024 If your home is pet-free, most of the above methods are perfectly safe. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024 Behind the Curtain special (The CW; two hours) 11:30 pm Saturday Night Live Season 50 premiere (NBC) Want scoop on any of the above shows? Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the above 

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“The above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20above. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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