English dictionary
ascertain
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Source: WordNet 3.0
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be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Source: WordNet 3.0
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find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Source: WordNet 3.0
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learn or discover with certainty
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To render (a person) certain; to cause to feel certain; to make confident; to assure; to apprise.
Source: webster1913