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

It is not yet clear how or to what extent the sanctions will be imposed or tightened.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

How many Americans actually consumed what the alleged bot farm was feeding them and to what extent were they influenced by it?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

"We still have to investigate to what extent bacteria might help to render uranium harmless for remediation purposes."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

It’s unclear to what extent the solar array hampered firefighting efforts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

But how romantic their relationship was, to what extent they were just friends, I can’t say.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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