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ascertain Definition and Meaning in English (ascertain definition)

verb
Synonyms:determinediscoverconfirm
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Ascertain definition: To find out something for certain, especially through investigation or experimentation.

Definitions of Ascertain

  1. 1verb

    To find out something for certain, especially through investigation or experimentation.

Example Sentences

formal

“The police tried to ascertain the facts of the case.”

formal

“It is difficult to ascertain the exact number of people present.”

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past participleascertained
present participleascertaining
nounascertainment
adjectiveascertainable

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Ascertain definition: To find out something for certain, especially through investigation or experimentation.
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'Ascertain' translates to 'ascertain' in English. Ascertain definition: To find out something for certain, especially through investigation or experimentation.
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