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ascertain
What does ascertain mean?
ascertain (verb): to find out definitely; to discover or establish.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use ascertain in a sentence?
- As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce ascertain?
/ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does ascertain come from?
From Middle English acerteynen, from Old French acertener.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “ascertain” mean?
to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture
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show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
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bring into common action, movement, or condition
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to find out definitely; to discover or establish
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