To what extent vs to what extend

The correct phrase is 'to what extent.' 'Extent' is the correct term to use in this context when asking about the degree or scope of something. 'Extend' is a verb meaning to make something longer or larger, so it is not appropriate in this context.

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To what extent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about the degree or scope of something.

This phrase is used to inquire about the degree, level, or scope of something. It is often used in academic, formal, or analytical contexts.

Examples:

To what extent do you agree with the statement?
The success of the project depends on to what extent we can secure funding.
To what extent has technology changed our lives?
We need to assess to what extent the new policy will impact our business.
To what extent can we rely on these results?

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Last updated: November 29, 2024

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Alternatives:

how much
how far
how greatly
to what degree
to what level

to what extend

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Extend' is a verb and does not fit the structure of the question asking about the degree or scope of something.

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Moreover, Russian exporters were not able to submit any further information or evidence which showed whether and to what extend distribution costs were indeed included in the Waidhaus price.
From an outside perspective it is almost impos-sible to judge, if and to what extend such adverse effects on the transmission of the monetary policy stance to the real economy take place in reality.
To what extend does the reassessment of the nuclear energy strategy affect the CO 2 market and the 20 % CO 2 savings commitment of the European Union?
Moreover, the applicant, who has the burden proof, was not able to submit any further information or evidence which showed whether and to what extend distribution cost were indeed included in the Waidhaus price.
It should be assessed to what extend such approaches work in an EU context and with which target group.
Furthermore, this party did not support with any evidence to what extend the consolidation process could have been the cause of the injury suffered.
Based on the information available it is difficult to establish to what extend the demand is driven by the Member States support schemes.
The party concerned did not develop to what extend the results of the methodology used would not reflect market reality.
However, this party did not provide any further information to what extend the fact that producers are vertically integrated could have had a negative impact on their cost structure.
This party did not explain however how and to what extend such event that occurred after the IP could indeed have had an effect on this producer's situation during the IP.
However, this party did not provide any further information to what extend the fact that producers are vertically integrated could have had a negative impact on their cost structure.
This party did not explain however how and to what extend such event that occurred after the IP could indeed have had an effect on this producer's situation during the IP.
In order to improve future operations, the Commission must evaluate not only whether the objectives have been met, but to what extend they have been met and whether the operation has been cost-effective.
To what extend does the Commission consider it possible to introduce incentive schemes for the fitting of particle filters to diesel vehicles already in circulation?
It is to extend what was realised internally in the old Europe to those countries that have been unable to benefit from it before now.
It's easy to ask questions about how did life begin, or what extends beyond the universe, but to question what you think to be true already is really stepping into that space.
My immunity extends to my children.
Investigations shall extend to incriminating and exonerating circumstances.
Our battles extend beyond the confines of NYPD rules.
His expertise extends to obscuring that signal.

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