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

Synonyms

• about
• apropos
• apropos of
• as far as
• as for
• as regards
• as respects
• concerning
• of
• on
• regarding
• respecting
• touching
• toward
• towards

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

There was some uncertainty as to how the Rangers would approach the trade deadline after performing pitifully in November and December. —John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025

Reversed in part, affirmed in part, and remanded. Kennedy, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Roberts, C. J., and Scalia and Alito, JJ., joined, in which Thomas, J., joined as to all but Part IV, and in which Stevens, Ginsburg, Breyer, and Sotomayor, JJ., joined as to Part IV. —Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025

And, despite uncertainty as to if and when encounters with ICE may occur, East Aurora School District – whose school community is nearly 90% Hispanic, according to data from the district – reminded local families about their right to public education. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025

Perhaps these statements provide clues as to what Bhattacharya may or may not do with respect to policies related to pandemic preparedness. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

as to

preposition

1

: with respect to : about

confused as to what happened

2

: according to sense 1

graded as to size