For Now
To Some Extent, More Or Less, Just In Case
adverb
Okay, only one response for that, and that is that we have an agreement... for now. Just think of the one response you have, and that one response is just to get everyone off your back, so you agree with them... for now.
一応 indicates doing something provisionally or as a precaution, even if it may not be sufficient. Its translation varies based on context and can include to some extent, more or less, or just in case.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
一応、案内広告を出しておきましょうか？
In the meantime, should we put out a classified advertisement?
一応念のため、全データのバックアップをこのハードディスクに取っておきました。
For now I made a backup of all the data on this hard drive, just in case.
まだ納得はいかないけど、一応仲直りはしたよ。
I'm still not entirely happy about it, but we've reconciled at least.