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ascertain

/ˌæs.əˈteɪn/

/ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn/

Translations

ascertainverb

ascertained

Past Simple

ascertained

Past Participle

ascertaining

Gerund

/ˌæs.əˈteɪn/

/ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn/

The scientist aimed to ascertain the cause of the phenomenon.

Учёный стремился определить причину явления.

The detective worked hard to ascertain the facts of the case.

Детектив усердно работал, чтобы установить факты дела.

We need to ascertain whether the information is accurate.

Нам нужно выяснить, является ли информация точной.

Additional translations

Synonyms

figure out

find out

ascertainverb

To find out or learn with certainty.

The detective worked hard to ascertain the facts of the case.

To make sure or confirm something is true; to ensure.

Before sending the report, he ascertained that all the figures were accurate.