ascertain

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ascertain Definition

• (v) 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"
• (v) 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"
• (v) 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"
• (v) learn or discover with certainty

ascertain Synonyms

• ascertain
• assure
• check
• control
• determine
• ensure
• find
• find out
• insure
• learn
• see
• see to it
• watch