as far as current

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "as far as current" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to express a limitation or scope regarding current information or status, but it lacks clarity and completeness. Example: "As far as current knowledge goes, we believe the project will be completed by next month."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

11 human-written examples

What the Celtics got back in the deal as far as current players is less important than the fact that they are completely committing to rebuilding process, officially joining the likes of the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks.

The Guardian - Sport

Mr. Sessions, however, was not satisfied, arguing that the amendment did not go as far as current law and, in a mini-outburst, exclaimed that he was "daggone tired" and frustrated with the government's not doing what it was supposed to be doing.

The New York Times

The emitter is the common terminal as far as current flow is concerned.

Interfacing PIC Microcontrollers

It is the second of these methods though that is the most promising as far as current experiments go.

BBC

As far as current earnings are concerned, analysts, reassured by the recent results, have been raising their 2009 forecasts.

Forbes

As far as current chip technology is concerned, the institute said using the laser in mobile projectors is not a problem anymore.

TechCrunch

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

46 human-written examples

Finally, as far as the current balance is concerned, pattern bargaining (and peak-level bargaining with high governability) is associated with improved current balance.

IZA Journal of Labor Policy

As far as its current rulers are concerned, the game exists to make money from television and sponsors and to recompense its benefactors according to their needs.

The Guardian - Sport

But it could be a step in the right direction as far as the current owners are concerned (note the warm response from Johnston Press's chief executive, Ashley Highfield).

The Guardian

"I spoke to the local manager this morning by telephone and it seem there is a status quo as far as the current situation is concerned, Régis Arnoux told the station.

The Guardian

As far as the current team, he said last week that he was aware of their struggles against left-handers, but that the problem was "not really pressing at the moment".

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When aiming to convey a limitation or scope related to contemporary information, prefer clearer and more grammatically sound alternatives such as "regarding current", "concerning current", or "in terms of current".

Common error

Using the phrase "as far as current" can lead to confusion. Instead, specify what you're limiting your statement to, such as "as far as current knowledge goes" or "as far as current regulations are concerned".

Linguistic Context

The phrase, while grammatically questionable, attempts to function as a prepositional phrase limiting the scope of a statement. Ludwig AI highlights its incorrectness in standard English. See the examples for context of intended use.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Science

40%

Formal & Business

20%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "as far as current" appears in various sources, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect in standard written English. It attempts to limit a statement to the present time or existing knowledge. More precise and grammatically sound alternatives like "regarding current", "concerning current", or "in terms of current" are recommended for clearer communication. Usage contexts span News & Media, Science, and Formal & Business domains, but its overall frequency remains uncommon. When using "as far as current", specify what aspect you're referring to such as, 'knowledge', or 'information', but keep in mind it’s best to prefer the alternatives.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

regarding current

Replaces "as far as" with a more direct preposition, focusing solely on the current aspect.

concerning current

Similar to "regarding", it emphasizes the subject matter being the present.

in terms of current

Specifies that the statement is being made within the framework of present conditions.

with respect to current

A more formal alternative, indicating consideration of the present state.

given the current

Highlights that the current situation is a premise for the statement.

considering current

Emphasizes the act of taking the present into account.

in light of current

Suggests that new understanding comes from the current circumstances.

based on current

Indicates that the information is derived from the present situation.

pertaining to current

A more formal option denoting relevance to the present.

relative to current

Positions the statement in comparison to the present state.

FAQs

How can I rephrase "as far as current" to be grammatically correct?

You can use alternatives like "regarding current", "concerning current", or "in terms of current" to improve grammatical correctness.

What does "as far as current" try to express?

The phrase generally attempts to limit the scope of a statement to the present time or existing knowledge. However, it lacks clarity and precision.

Is it better to use "as far as current knowledge" or "regarding current knowledge"?

"Regarding current knowledge" is generally clearer and more concise than "as far as current knowledge".

What are some common mistakes people make when trying to use "as far as current"?

A frequent mistake is omitting the noun that specifies what's current, such as "knowledge", "information", or "regulations". Always specify what you're referring to.