in so far as

(in) so far as

To such an extent that; to the degree that. "In so far" is also commonly written as one word ("insofar"). In so far as money is concerned, our project will be completely funded by private donations. So far as I can guess, we should be finished filming by late spring. Insofar as what will win us this case, I think Travis will prove to be the star witness—he's the only one who has a first-hand account of the night of the robbery.

See also: far

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in so ˈfar as

(also insoˈfar as) to the extent that: In so far as I am a judge of these things, the repairs to the car have been done very well. ♢ It was a good report in so far as it showed what needs to be done.

See also: far

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