ascertain
verb (used with object)
to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine.
ascertainment
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a word derived from
ascertain.
Example Sentences
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Ultrafast laser spectroscopy allows the ascertainment of dynamics over extremely short time scales, making it a very useful tool in many scientific and industrial applications.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
Real certificates of ascertainment all look slightly different because there's no standardized form.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2022
Governors are required to submit to Congress a certificate of ascertainment of presidential electors.
From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2021
The certification — known as ascertainment — would free money for the transition and clear the way for Biden’s team to begin placing transition personnel at federal agencies.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2020
In this spirit, having in view only the ascertainment of the truth, let us examine the arguments, or rather the statements and conclusions, of Cardinal Manning.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Robert Green Ingersoll
