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Refer to a stated role
Point back to a clearly named identity or category.
Example
She was the project’s lead engineer and, as such, approved the design.
as such
/æz ˈsʌtʃ/ · az SUCHcapacity or consequence phrase
In that stated capacity; sometimes therefore when the prior noun supplies the basis.
Use as such to signal this exact relationship between ideas: in that stated capacity; sometimes therefore when the prior noun supplies the basis.
What as such Really Means
The word becomes easier to use when its closely related senses are separated and compared.
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Draw role-based consequence
State what follows from holding that role.
Example
The document is a draft and should be treated as such.
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Avoid vague therefore
Require an explicit antecedent rather than merely a prior sentence.
Example
He was the only witness and, as such, central to the inquiry.
Use as such Naturally
Notice how the surrounding noun or clause reveals the exact shade of meaning.
She was the project’s lead engineer and, as such, approved the design.
The document is a draft and should be treated as such.
He was the only witness and, as such, central to the inquiry.
Precision Matters
As such overlaps with several common words, but each carries a different emphasis.
as such
vs.Signals in that stated capacity; sometimes therefore when the prior noun supplies the basis.
accordingly
Means therefore, or in a way that corresponds to the circumstances.
as such
vs.Signals in that stated capacity; sometimes therefore when the prior noun supplies the basis.
as a result
Means because of what preceded; introduces a consequence.
as such
vs.Signals in that stated capacity; sometimes therefore when the prior noun supplies the basis.
in that capacity
Means in the role or status just named.
as such
vs.Signals in that stated capacity; sometimes therefore when the prior noun supplies the basis.
additionally
Means also; as a further, separate point.
Test as such in Context
Her responsibility follows from the explicitly named professional capacity.
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Mira was the only licensed engineer on the expedition and, ___, had final responsibility for the safety inspection.