Meaning & use
as such
In the exact sense of the word just mentioned, or therefore, as a direct result of that fact.
See it in a sentence
The report is only a draft; as such, it should not be shared outside the team yet.
He has no formal training as a chef; as such, his job title is simply 'cook'.
A note on using this word
As such usually refers back to something already named in the sentence; used without a clear referent, it can sound vague or filler-like in writing.
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