Ascertain: meaning, definitions and examples
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ascertain
[ ˌasərˈteɪn ]
inquiry
To find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was unable to ascertain the truth of the allegations.
- She tried to ascertain the identity of the mysterious caller.
- The detective ascertained that the fingerprints matched those found at the crime scene.
scientific research
To determine the properties or characteristics of; analyze in order to discover essential features or meaning.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The scientists ascertained the composition of the newly discovered mineral.
- The research team ascertained the effects of the experimental drug on lab mice.
Translations
Translations of the word "ascertain" in other languages:
🇵🇹 determinar
- verificar
- assegurar
🇮🇳 निर्धारित करना
🇩🇪 feststellen
- ermitteln
- sicherstellen
🇮🇩 menentukan
🇺🇦 встановити
- з'ясувати
- впевнитися
🇵🇱 ustalić
- sprawdzić
- upewnić się
🇯🇵 確かめる (たしかめる)
🇫🇷 déterminer
- vérifier
- s'assurer
🇪🇸 determinar
- averiguar
- asegurar
🇹🇷 belirlemek
🇰🇷 확인하다
🇸🇦 تحديد
- التحقق
- التأكد
🇨🇿 zjistit
- ověřit
- ujistit se
🇸🇰 zistiť
- overiť
- uistiť sa
🇨🇳 确定 (quèdìng)
🇸🇮 ugotoviti
- preveriti
- zagotoviti
🇮🇸 staðfesta
🇰🇿 анықтау
- тексеру
- қамтамасыз ету
🇬🇪 დადგენა
- გადამოწმება
- დარწმუნება
🇦🇿 müəyyən etmək
- yoxlamaq
- təmin etmək
🇲🇽 determinar
- averiguar
- asegurar
Word origin
The word 'ascertain' originated from the Latin word 'ascertāre', which means 'to make certain'. It first appeared in English in the early 15th century. Over time, 'ascertain' has evolved to signify the act of determining or discovering facts with certainty. The term is commonly used in legal, scientific, and investigative contexts to emphasize the process of confirming or establishing truth.
See also: ascertainable.