As Discussed — Alternatives
“As discussed” is grammatical and common, but it can be vague when the reader may not remember which discussion or decision you mean. A clearer alternative names the meeting, agreement, speaker, or next step.
Keep “as discussed” when the context is obvious. Otherwise write something more specific, such as “As agreed in Tuesday’s meeting,” “Following our conversation,” or a direct summary of the decision.
Key details
Important caveats
Tone Boundary
The phrase is not a grammar error; the decision is about precision and reader context.
Further guidance
Choose By Purpose
Use “as agreed” for a commitment, “following our conversation” for a result or next step, or simply restate the relevant decision.
Clarity
Grammarly flags “as discussed” as potentially vague when it does not identify the discussion or action.
Example
Vague: “As discussed, I’ll send it Friday.” Clearer: “As agreed in Tuesday’s budget meeting, I’ll send the revised forecast by Friday.”
Practical Application
Keep “as discussed” when both people clearly know the discussion being referenced. When the reference could be ambiguous, name the meeting, decision, date, or next step instead.
Reader Check
Ask whether a reader opening the message later could identify what was discussed without searching the thread. If not, replace the vague reference with a short recap.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
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