as to

preposition

1
: as for, about
at a loss as to how to explain the error
2
: according to, by
graded as to size and color

Examples of as to in a Sentence

I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem.
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But modern dentists are skeptical as to how effective this practice actually is at improving oral health. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025 The questions remain, however, as to the extent of such interest rate cuts amid more political influence. Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025 The verdict is still out as to whether September’s pullback in cattle futures is a temporary pause in an ongoing climb higher or the first sign of lasting relief in a costly beef cycle. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for as to

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of as to was in the 14th century

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“As to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20to. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

as to

preposition
1
: with respect to : about
confused as to what happened
2
: according to sense 1
graded as to size

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