ascertain

(verb)

verb

1. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

Similar word(s): determine, find

Definition categories: communication

2. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Similar word(s): assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see

Definition categories: cognition, verify

3. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Similar word(s): check, determine, learn, see, watch

Definition categories: communication

4. learn or discover with certainty

Definition categories: cognition, discover, hear, learn, see

Sentences with ascertain as a verb:

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