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.
Recent Examples on the Web The AfD certainly has Germany’s political elite worried, however—enough that serious discussions are afoot as to how the country’s institutional order can be made Nazi-proof. Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024 In missing persons cases, cellphone pings can provide a clue as to where the person may be. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024 The judge rejected the church’s effort to throw out contract interference claims as to those allegations. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024 Clearly, any counter-offer or negotiating strategy as to the cost, level of service, or other key terms should be discussed in a closed session to preserve the HOA’s position in the negotiations. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2024 Conflicting stories have emerged as to whether Nikoui got caught up in the moment or entered the House chamber intending to interrupt the speech. Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024 According to the judge’s decision: Police claim Cole had a gun in his hands when Mensah shot him but officers had conflicting testimony as to the position of his body at the time of the shooting and where the gun was pointed. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024 Only a colleague quizzing him about his health tipped him off as to how real his chances were. Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 Ticket buyers of the final seven shows of the tour — in Cleveland, Nashville, Raleigh, Atlanta, Tampa, New Orleans, and Houston, a stretch of dates that ran from August 20 to August 31 — were notified of the cancelation recently, with no explanation as to why the shows were suddenly nixed. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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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