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

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to what extent

But it is still unclear to what extent strong freight rates reflect genuinely greater demand, or a pull-forward ahead of further surcharges or potential tariff hikes, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

It’s not clear to what extent the Board of Education was briefed about the travel costs prior to the raid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026

But to what extent does the unprecedented catalogue of more than 100 charges of alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules cast a shadow over Guardiola's time in charge?

From BBC ● May 19, 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

I cannot remember to what extent I analysed this feeling at the time, but today, looking back on it, it does not seem so difficult to account for.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro