Ascertain (Verb)
Meaning 1
Establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study; "find the product of two numbers"; "The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The researchers conducted a survey to ascertain the average income of people in the city and its relation to education levels.
- A feasibility study was conducted to ascertain the project's potential for generating revenue and creating employment opportunities.
- Scientists analyzed the data collected from the experiment to ascertain the effects of the new treatment on the subject group.
- The agency will conduct an investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire that occurred in the warehouse last night.
- The accountant reviewed the financial statements to ascertain the company's net worth and make recommendations for future investments.
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- Refract
- Situate
- Gauge
- Count
- Redetermine
- Number
- Rectify
- Translate
- Enumerate
- Admeasure
- Locate
- Sequence
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Meaning 2
Learn or discover with certainty.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- In order to ascertain the cause of the fire, investigators collected samples from the scene and interviewed witnesses.
- The researchers conducted extensive experiments to ascertain the effects of the new medication on patients with high blood pressure.
- She spent months studying the ancient text to trying to ascertain its exact meaning and significance.
- To ascertain the customer's satisfaction, the company conducted regular surveys and gathered feedback.
- Experts worked tirelessly to ascertain the authenticity of the ancient artifact before declaring it a national treasure.
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Meaning 3
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 4
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.