ascertain
[ as-er-teyn ]
/ ˌæs ərˈteɪn /
verb (used with object)
to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
Archaic.
to make certain, clear, or definitely known.
Origin of ascertain
synonym study for ascertain
1. See
learn.
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British Dictionary definitions for ascertained
ascertain
/ (ˌæsəˈteɪn) /
verb (tr)
to determine or discover definitely
archaic
to make certain
Derived forms of ascertain
ascertainable, adjective ascertainably, adverb ascertainment, nounWord Origin for ascertain
C15: from Old French
acertener to make certain