to what extent

American  

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

idiom

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of to what extent

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

The big question among Fed officials, who are divided about what to do, is to what extent the labor market has gotten weaker since they last met.

From MarketWatch

"This has important implications for therapies that replace malignant cells but leave the bone marrow niche intact, such as blood stem cell transplantation. We are now investigating to what extent the niche retains a 'memory' of disease, which could shape how it responds to new, healthy stem cells."

From Science Daily

Geochemist Jung notes, "Our mechanism explains the variability of Sargassum growth better than any previous approaches. However, there is still uncertainty as to whether and to what extent other factors also play a role."

From Science Daily

The important question for investors, therefore, is to what extent this secular bull market may be overextended, just as some of its supports fade.

From MarketWatch

It’s unclear to what extent this is possible, even if all the actors try to make it so—and it’s a sure bet that some of the crucial actors won’t try.

From Slate