to a degree

Related to to a degree: Degree courses, Degree of comparison

to a degree

Somewhat; partly; in a limited way or to a limited degree. Your essay would be improved to a degree by tidying up your paragraphs, but your topic on the whole has some fundamental problems. Our administration is willing to negotiate to a degree, but we aren't ready to make any significant changes to the legislation.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

to a degree

Also, to an extent. See to some degree.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

to a degree

To a small extent; in a limited way: doesn't like spicy food, but can eat a little pepper to a degree.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • to the nth degree
  • one degree under
  • specialize
  • specialize in
  • specialize in (something)
  • same same, but different
  • minor in
  • minor in (something)
  • at the summit of (one's) success
  • be lost in (something)