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Meaning of ascertain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ascertain

Pronunciation:/ˌæsəˈteɪn//ˌæsɚˈteɪn/

verb

Definitions

  1. To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

    Example: As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed.

    Synonyms:determinediscoverestablishfind outlearnwork out
  2. To make (someone) certain or confident about something; to inform.

  3. To establish, to prove.

  4. To ensure or effect.