Meaning & Definition of Ascertain in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To make sure of something; to establish the truth or accuracy of.

  Example Sentence: The detective worked hard to ascertain the facts of the case.

• Definition: To determine the existence or presence of something.

  Example Sentence: We need to ascertain whether he is available for the meeting.

Etymology

Origin: Middle French 'acertainer', from Latin 'certus' meaning 'certain'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• ascertain the facts: To find out or verify the details of a situation.
• ascertain the truth: To find out what is true or accurate.
• ascertain one's feelings: To understand or determine how someone feels.

Translations

• Spanish: asegurar

• French: s'assurer

• German: feststellen

• Russian: установить

Related Words

• certify: To officially confirm or attest to something.

• verify: To check or confirm the accuracy or truth of something.

• validate: To confirm the legitimacy or correctness of something.

Slang Meanings of ascertain

• Meaning: Get the scoop

  Example Sentence: I need to get the scoop on what really happened at the party.

• Meaning: Nail it down

  Example Sentence: Let’s nail down the details of our plan.