1. to the extent or degree that; in so far as
Usage: typically used with ‘as’ to form ‘insofar as’

Examples

• The plan will succeed insofar as everyone cooperates.
• I support the proposal insofar as it benefits students.
• The theory is correct insofar as current evidence shows.
• She agreed to help insofar as her schedule allowed.
• The policy is effective insofar as it reduces costs.
• We can trust the data insofar as the methods were sound.