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Meaning of the word ascertain in English

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ascertain

US /ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn/
UK /ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn/
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Verb

1.

find something out for certain; make sure of

Example:
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I need to ascertain the truth before I make a decision.
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The police are trying to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Synonym:
discoverfind outlearndetermineestablish
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