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prior to this
/ˈpraɪ.ər tuː ðɪs/
before this moment
The instructions were updated prior to this release.
The instructions were changed before this version was released.
formal
before the current moment or event
We reviewed the data prior to this meeting.
We examined the data before this meeting took place.
The system was tested prior to this deployment.
The system underwent testing before it was put into use.
Often used in formal or technical contexts to indicate a sequence of events.
Collocations
prior to thisbefore the current moment or event
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'prior to this' in formal contexts such as reports, contracts, or technical documents.
Alternative Phrases
In less formal contexts, you can use 'before this' or 'earlier than this'.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Ensure that 'prior to this' is used to refer to a specific moment or event, not a general time period.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'prior' (meaning 'earlier') and 'to this' (referring to the current moment or event).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal writing, technical documentation, and professional communication to indicate a sequence of events or actions.
Word Breakdown
prior
earlier
adjectiveto this
referring to the current moment or event
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