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to what extent

American

[too wuht ik-stent, wot, hwuht, hwot] / ˌtu ˈwʌt ɪkˈstɛnt, ˈwɒt, ˈʰwʌt, ˈʰwɒt /

idiom

to how great a degree; how much, how far, how well, etc..

To what extent were you acquainted with the deceased?
These tests will help determine to what extent his memory has deteriorated.

Etymology

Origin of to what extent

First recorded in 1615–25

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to what extent

“The public is demanding accountability, but to what extent can the mayor hold this company accountable when it’s being represented by her advisor and friend?” asked Sara Sadhwani, a politics professor at Pomona College.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

It’s unclear to what extent is the LLM going to correct you versus saying you’re great.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026

But it remains unclear to what extent the government will be involved in monitoring the companies as they innovate at a rapid pace.

From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026

It was not immediately clear to what extent supply might be impacted.

From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026

The purpose of the proceedings was to determine to what extent Dr. Strayer’s testimony would be allowed at trial.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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