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ascertained

 

[ ˈæsərˌteɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

confirm, determine

Ascertained means to find out or establish something with certainty. It involves gathering information or evidence in order to understand or verify a particular fact or situation.

Synonyms

determine, discover, establish, verify

Examples of usage

  • The detective ascertained the whereabouts of the suspect.
  • After careful analysis, the researchers ascertained the cause of the disease.
  • She ascertained her true feelings about the situation.
  • The committee ascertained that all members had submitted their reports.

Translations

Translations of the word "ascertained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verificado

🇮🇳 पुष्ट

🇩🇪 festgestellt

🇮🇩 dipastikan

🇺🇦 встановлений

🇵🇱 ustalony

🇯🇵 確認された

🇫🇷 établi

🇪🇸 determinado

🇹🇷 belirlenmiş

🇰🇷 확인된

🇸🇦 مؤكد

🇨🇿 potvrzený

🇸🇰 potvrdený

🇨🇳 确定的

🇸🇮 ugotovljen

🇮🇸 staðfest

🇰🇿 анықталған

🇬🇪 გამოწვდილი

🇦🇿 müəyyən edilmiş

🇲🇽 determinado

Etymology

The word 'ascertain' comes from the Middle French 'assurtenir', which means to assure or to determine. It is derived from the Latin word 'certus', meaning certain, and the prefix 'as-' which denotes direction or tendency. The transition from these languages marks its evolution into modern English in the 15th century, where it began to take on the meaning we recognize today—specifically the act of finding out something with certainty. Over time, the usage of 'ascertain' has broadened, particularly in legal and scientific contexts, reflecting the need for certainty and verification in these fields. The word has maintained its relevance, serving as a fundamental concept in critical thinking, research methods, and everyday decision-making.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,044 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.