Idiom idiom
the extent to which
Meaning
the degree or amount that something is true or happens.
Examples
“I do not know the extent to which he likes his job.”
“The report analyzes the extent to which the new tax laws will affect small business owners over the next five years.”
“Scholars continue to debate the extent to which historical events are shaped by individual choices rather than by broader, uncontrollable social and economic forces.”
Last updated April 22, 2026