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to what extent

[ too wuht ik-stent, wot, hwuht, hwot ]

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of to what extent1

First recorded in 1615–25

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