ascertain — to find out for certain; make sure of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to find out for certain; make sure of
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
Korean meaning: 확인하다, 알아내다, 확실히 하다
Korean pronunciation: 애서**테**인
Example Sentences
- Before buying the house, we need to ascertain if there are any ghost residents.
- The scientist worked to ascertain the exact number of spots on a leopard.
- Police are still trying to ascertain what happened during the incident.
ascertain
VERB//ˌæsərˈteɪn//
to find out for certain; make sure of
The detective works to ascertain the suspect's identity through fingerprint analysis
Ascertain the truth, maintain what you contain!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'acertainer' meaning 'to make certain,' derived from Latin 'certus' (certain, sure) combined with the prefix 'ad-' (to, toward).
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📝Examples
“Before buying the house, we need to ascertain if there are any ghost residents.”
“The scientist worked to ascertain the exact number of spots on a leopard.”
“Police are still trying to ascertain what happened during the incident.”
“It's important to ascertain all the details before making a decision.”
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