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to ascertain
01
to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation
Transitive: to ascertain sth
Example
The detective ascertained the identity of the culprit through fingerprint analysis.
We are ascertaining the availability of resources.
The doctor ascertained the diagnosis by performing various medical tests.
02
to make someone sure or confident about something
Transitive: to ascertain sb of sth
Example
The team is currently ascertaining the reasons for the software failure.
They had ascertained the suspect ’s location before the arrest took place.
She is ascertaining whether the data is accurate before presenting it.
Example
The detective ascertained the identity of the culprit through fingerprint analysis.
We are ascertaining the availability of resources.
The doctor ascertained the diagnosis by performing various medical tests.
I ascertain the facts before making a decision.
By conducting experiments, scientists ascertained the effectiveness of the new drug.
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