ascertain
Usage
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To ascertain is to verify facts by inquiry or analysis: to ascertain the truth about an event. To learn is to add to one's knowledge or information: to learn a language. The verb discover is used with objective clauses as a synonym of learn in order to suggest that the new information acquired is surprising to the learner: I discovered that she had been married before. To detect implies becoming aware of something that had been obscure, secret, or concealed: to detect a flaw in reasoning.
Example Sentences
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While the sources said that other similar transactions are also under regulatory examination, Reuters could not ascertain the names of other entities and their possible violation of 'related party' transaction rules.
From Reuters
If the fears are borne out, it will no longer be possible to quickly ascertain whether a public figure’s account is legitimately associated with that person, or the potential work of a sly impersonator.
From Washington Post
“NIH does not take steps, such as conducting site visits or requiring third-party verification, to ascertain the reliability of this information,” the audit said.
From Washington Times
She said it has helped her see the big picture, understand how things were shaking out across state lines, and ascertain how the Choices clinic fit into the new map.
From Scientific American
As the video has no sound it is not possible to ascertain what, if anything, was said as the fire erupted.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
