as is meaning: definition, quotations

as is

adjalso spelled as-is

/æzˈɪz/

Idiomatic, Of an object as it is; in its present unchangeable state or condition, especially as a contractual condition and obligation of sale or agreement compliance.

I bought the car as is, so the seller was within his legal rights to refuse to repair it when it broke down after two days.
You're welcome to borrow my car, such as it is.

Antonyms: to-be
Related terms: as is, where is, as it stands, as was

as-is

noun

current status

Discovery of the as-is provides a starting point by defining the current business environment, state of operations, security posture, and other relevant aspects to the project. Comparing the as-is to the to-be provides a gap analysis between where the organization is and where it wants to be.2008, Keith D. Willett, Information Assurance Architecture, page 49:

Synonyms: now
Antonyms: to-be

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