the degree to which

phrase

: how much
We don't yet know the degree to which the roof is damaged.

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The certification simply has to articulate clearly why supervision is needed and the degree to which the individual depends on others for protection, not merely for convenience or preference. — James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Scientists also now know that chemical tags on DNA known as epigenetic markers can switch genes on and off, affecting the degree to which genetic traits produce symptoms. — Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Meanwhile, another area of divergence is in correlation, or the degree to which stocks are moving in sync. — Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Though the degree to which that was the shoe’s doing or the player’s skills remains up for debate. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

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“The degree to which.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20degree%20to%20which. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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