To the best of my knowledge
Example: To the best of my knowledge, the meeting starts at nine.
Definition
"To the best of my knowledge" is a phrase used to indicate that the information being provided is true and accurate as far as the speaker knows, without absolute certainty. It expresses a degree of confidence based on the speaker's personal awareness or understanding.
Etymology
The phrase "to the best of my knowledge" originates from the English language, combining the idiomatic expression 'to the best of' meaning 'as much as possible' with 'my knowledge,' referring to what the speaker personally knows. It has been commonly used in legal and everyday contexts to qualify statements and acknowledge the limits of one’s information.
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"To the best of my knowledge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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