Meaning of the word foregoing in English

What does foregoing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

foregoing

US /ˈfɔːr.ɡoʊ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɔː.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ/

Adjective

just mentioned or stated; preceding

Example:
Refer to the foregoing discussion for more details.
The foregoing remarks summarize our main points.