Dictionary Check: ascertain

"ascertain" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

verb

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

Example: "find the product of two numbers"
Synonyms:
verb

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

Example: "He verified that the valves were closed"
verb

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

Example: "I want to see whether she speaks French"
verb

learn or discover with certainty

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