To That Extent (Adverb)
Meaning
To the degree or extent that; "insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man"; "so far as it is reasonably practical he should practice restraint".
Examples
- The new policy is effective to that extent that it has already led to a significant reduction in costs.
- The company's profits are directly related to that extent that an increase in sales will result in higher earnings.
- The teacher's patience was admirable to that extent that she was able to handle even the most difficult students.
- The new employee's skills are impressive to that extent that he was able to complete the project ahead of schedule.
- The government's efforts to reduce pollution are commendable to that extent that they have already led to a noticeable improvement in air quality.