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.