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ascertain

The correct spelling is ascertain.

How to pronounce ascertain

/ˌæsəˈteɪn/
verb

IPA: /ˌæsəˈteɪn/

Say it like: Ass-ert-ayn

The correct spelling is ascertain. To find out definitely; to discover or establish. For example: "As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed."

Usage Examples

As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
  2. 2.To make (someone) certain or confident about something; to inform.
  3. 3.To establish, to prove.
  4. 4.To ensure or effect.

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