Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-what-extent
idiomatic expression
/tu wɒt ɪkˈstɛnt/
Definition
A phrase used to inquire about the degree or level of something.
Examples
- To what extent can we rely on this data for our research?
- She asked, to what extent are you involved in the project?
- He pondered to what extent the new policy would affect employees.
Meaning
This expression seeks to clarify how much or to what degree a particular situation, statement, or condition applies.
Synonyms
- how much
- to what degree
- to what level
- in what measure
