Etymology: Middle English, from as + to
: with reference to : in regard to : as regards:
a. : about, concerning, respecting
a matter as to which opinions might differ
stopped short of their objective as to production
felt somewhat at a loss as to how to begin — Life
as to my own views, they will be mentioned later
uncertain as to what to do next
b. : according to : by
classified and graded as to size and color
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as concerning, as for, as regards or as to
For the matter of
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Main Entry: ↑as
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concerning someone or something
There is some doubt as to whether the information is totally accurate.
Thesaurus: concerning or about somethingsynonym
Main entry: as
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decisions as to which patients receive treatment
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as to
I'm at a loss as to how to explain the error. [=I don't know how to explain the error]
There is disagreement as to the causes of the fire.
I remained uncertain as to the value of his suggestions.
2 : ↑according to, ↑by
The eggs are graded as to size and color.
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Main Entry: ↑as
Useful english dictionary. 2012.