ascertain

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French acertener (a- + certener). See certain.

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Infinitive
to ascertain

Third person singular
ascertains

Simple past
ascertained

Past participle
ascertained

Present participle
ascertaining

to ascertain (third-person singular simple present ascertains, present participle ascertaining, simple past and past participle ascertained)

  1. To find out; to discover or establish.
    As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed.

[edit] Usage notes

  • Ascertain is a formal-sounding word. In informal contexts, it can sound pretentious and is best replaced with a more informal synonym.

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