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consistent with the foregoing
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "consistent with the foregoing" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in legal or formal documents to indicate that something aligns with or supports what has been previously stated. Example: "The terms outlined in this agreement are consistent with the foregoing provisions regarding confidentiality."
✓ Grammatically correct
Science
Academia
News & Media
Alternative expressions(20)
unless otherwise dictated
in the following sense
along the following lines
unless notified differently
except as specified
according to the mentioned above
except when noted
without prejudice to the foregoing
in the following fashion
in the following ways
referring to the above
unless proven otherwise
in the manner described
save where specified
unless specified differently
unless advised otherwise
pursuant to these directions
in the following case
in accordance with the foregoing
absent contrary evidence
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
a program of administration which will be consistent with the foregoing policies and programs, with international arrangements, and with agreements for cooperation, which will enable the Congress to be currently informed so as to take further legislative action as may be appropriate.
Academia
All and only punishments that are the product of a system of law consistent with the foregoing constraints may be said to be deserved by the offender.
Science
Consistent with the foregoing discussion, this involves identifying divesting firms, divested business units, and either acquiring firms that buy divested business units (in the case of selloffs) or spinoff firms (in the case of spinoffs).
In another case, the N. gonorrhoeae TyrAc exhibits an overwhelming substrate preference for PPA, and consistent with the foregoing, is subject to inhibition by 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate but not by TYR.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
Collectively, these protein analysis data were consistent with the results of the foregoing RT-PCR assays, and showed that protein products of five LMW-GS genes (A3-1, A3-2, D3-4, D3-6 and D3-7) accumulated in Xiaoyan 54 grains, were not present in the grains of Jing 411 (Figure 4 and Table 2).
Science
12 In contrast, the results estimated by the system-GMM are consistent with the preliminary findings in the foregoing analysis.
The foregoing was consistent with the fact that almost 99.7% of CC cases are associated with HPV [ 1].
Science
The foregoing interpretation is consistent with the policy and purpose of Rule 41(a)(1), which was designed to limit a plaintiff's ability to dismiss an action.
Academia
The following comparative research findings in every country and every cohort turn out to be surprisingly consistent, all supporting the foregoing conclusion (Lucas 1996; Lucas 2001).
The Committee may, by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, decide to suspend any of the foregoing Rules of Procedure, provided that the action contemplated is consistent with the Constitution and the General Rules of the Organization and that 24 hours' notice of the proposal for the suspension has been given.
NSM patients showed a sleep pattern consistent with foregoing sleep deprivation even if sleep times in sleep diaries were normal.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "consistent with the foregoing", ensure that the preceding text clearly establishes the basis for the consistency you are asserting. This provides clarity and avoids ambiguity for the reader.
Common error
A common error is assuming "consistent with the foregoing" implies agreement with the entire preceding document, when it may only relate to a specific section or argument. Be precise in your reference to avoid misinterpretations.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "consistent with the foregoing" functions as a prepositional phrase indicating agreement or alignment with previously mentioned information. This serves to connect ideas and build a cohesive argument or plan, and is supported by Ludwig AI's assessment.
Frequent in
Science
35%
Academia
33%
News & Media
12%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
5%
Formal & Business
5%
Wiki
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "consistent with the foregoing" is a formal phrase used to indicate alignment with previously presented information. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and usability. It's most common in academic, scientific, and legal contexts. When using this phrase, ensure a clear connection to the preceding text. Alternatives include "in accordance with what precedes" or "aligning with the aforementioned". Be mindful of its formal tone and precise scope to avoid misinterpretations.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
in accordance with what precedes
Replaces "consistent with" with "in accordance with" and rephrases "the foregoing" to "what precedes".
aligning with the aforementioned
Substitutes "consistent with" with "aligning with" and "the foregoing" with "the aforementioned".
in agreement with the prior
Changes "consistent with" to "in agreement with" and replaces "foregoing" with "prior".
conforming to the above
Replaces the phrase with a simpler term using "conforming to" instead of "consistent with the foregoing".
as per the preceding
Substitutes "consistent with" with "as per" and "foregoing" with "preceding".
in line with what has been stated
Expresses similarity using "in line with" instead of "consistent with the foregoing".
harmonious with the above-mentioned
Uses "harmonious with" to convey consistency and replaces "foregoing" with "above-mentioned".
corresponding to the previous
Rephrases the sentence using "corresponding to" instead of "consistent with the foregoing".
in keeping with the aforementioned
Employs "in keeping with" to indicate consistency, replacing "consistent with the foregoing".
pursuant to the prior discussion
Replaces "consistent with" with "pursuant to" and rephrases "the foregoing" as "the prior discussion".
FAQs
How can I use "consistent with the foregoing" in a sentence?
Use "consistent with the foregoing" to indicate that a statement or action aligns logically with what has already been presented. For example, "The proposed budget is consistent with the foregoing financial projections."
What are some alternatives to "consistent with the foregoing"?
You can use alternatives like "in accordance with what precedes", "aligning with the aforementioned", or "conforming to the above" depending on the context.
Is "consistent with the foregoing" formal or informal?
"Consistent with the foregoing" is a formal phrase typically used in legal, academic, or business writing. It's not appropriate for informal conversation.
What's the difference between "consistent with the foregoing" and "in addition to the foregoing"?
"Consistent with the foregoing" indicates agreement or alignment, while "in addition to the foregoing" introduces new information that supplements what has already been stated. They serve different functions in writing.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested