as follows

as follows

As listed next. The cooking instructions are as follows: heat the oven to 425 and then cook for 20 minutes.
See also: follow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

as follows

What comes next, usually in the form of a list. For example, Mary planned her day as follows: returning all phone calls; a department meeting; lunch with her colleagues; library research . This term is always put in the singular ("follows") even though it applies to numerous items and is frequently followed by a colon. It was first recorded in 1548.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

as follows

As will be stated next. Used to introduce a specified enumeration, explanation, or command.
See also: follow
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • pillow-biter
  • let something drop
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Applicant ratings of the eight fairs were as follows: Conway (M = 3.9, n = 60), Fayetteville (4.0, 32), Russellville (3.4, 60), Herber Springs (3.7, 36), Great Bend (3.7, 55), Hot Springs (3.3, 20), Augusta (4.0, 2), Jacksonville (4.1, 12).