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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Although Marcy’s prediction has come true, planetary theorists are still at a loss as to why there appear to be so few solar systems with the same kind of planetary architecture as our own. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 While job descriptions recorded in campaign finance filings were limited, LinkedIn profiles provided greater detail as to the seniority of some of Futurewei’s political donors. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025 But the solution to these problems is not to raise the bar as to what peer review needs to accomplish. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 19 Sep. 2025 While the move was widely expected, the central bank's economic projections and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference left us with many clues as to what's next for monetary policy. Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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