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   ascertain

   /ˌasəˈteɪn/

   verb

   • 1. find (something) out for certain; make sure of: "an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘assure, convince’): from Old French acertener, based on Latin certus ‘settled, sure’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ascertainable adjective

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   What does it mean to ascertain something?

   • ascertain from To find out something from examining or observing something or some situation. A noun can be used between "ascertain" and "from.". to find out or learn with certainty information from someone or something. I need to ascertain some facts from you.

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   What does it mean to ascertain a fact?

   • to find out the true or correct information about something ascertain something It can be difficult to ascertain the facts. ascertain that… I ascertained that the driver was not badly hurt. it is ascertained that… It should be ascertained that the plans comply with the law. ascertain what, whether, etc…

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   What does “ascertain” mean in law?

   • “Ascertain” means to make certain; to establish with certainty, by the finding and judgment or decree of the court. For example: First, “ascertained” could be used to express that a particular individual that holds a future interest is alive and may be identified. But, the heirs of a person who is still alive are unascertained.

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   verb [ T ] us / ˌæs·ərˈteɪn / Add to word list. to discover a fact; to make certain: The fire department has been unable to ascertain the cause of the fire.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb ascertain, which means to find out or learn with certainty. See how to use ascertain in a sentence and compare it with related words.

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   Ascertain is a verb that means to find out something. You might have to go to the bank to ascertain if there is any money in your account. This is a formal word that often applies to discovering the facts or truth about something through examination or experimentation.

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   Ascertain means to discover or make certain of something. Learn how to use this formal verb in sentences and find translations in different languages.

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   If you ascertain the truth about something, you find out what it is, especially by making a deliberate effort to do so.

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   Ascertain means to find out definitely or learn with certainty. See how to use this verb in sentences, its origin, and related words.

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    Ascertain means to find out the true or correct information about something. Learn how to use this formal verb with examples, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar notes.