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There are 4 meanings of the word Ascertain.

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Ascertain - as a verb

Establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

Example: "Find the product of two numbers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determinefindfind out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Example: "He verified that the valves were closed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assurecheckcontrolensureinsureseesee to it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
verify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Example: "I want to see whether she speaks french"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
checkdeterminefind outlearnseewatch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Learn or discover with certainty

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discoverfind outget a lineget windget wordhearlearnpick upsee
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The detective sought to ascertain the truth by analyzing the evidence."
"Please ascertain whether the package has arrived."
"The researchers conducted numerous experiments to ascertain the effects of the drug."
"He carefully listened to the witness's testimony to ascertain what really happened."
"She tried to ascertain his intentions by asking him directly."
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Word Game Points

Is ASCERTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ascertain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASCERTAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ASCERTAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ascertain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASCERTAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ASCERTAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ascertain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASCERTAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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