Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

see-above

phrase
/si əˈbʌv/
Definition
A directive to refer to previously mentioned information.
Examples
  • Please refer to the instructions for the submission. See above for details.
  • The results were inconclusive. See above for further analyses.
Meaning
The phrase ‘see above’ is used in written communication to indicate that the reader should look at the prior part of the text for additional context or information that relates to the current point.
Synonyms
  • refer to
  • look above
  • see earlier