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ascertains

  • present tense form of ascertain (3rd person singular).

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Henry plays it safe: He ascertains John is gay so shares his chapters via mail.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

On the other hand, logical analysis ascertains whether the premises of an argument support the conclusion.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

“Insikt Group ascertains with high confidence that the top tools on underground forums will continue to change,” the report said.

From Fox News • Jul. 27, 2019

“The court looks at the impact and the motivation - if it is an ethical violation, if it is an administrative violation - and then ascertains if the punishment fits the crime,” Grevemberg said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 2, 2018

When I so reply, my questioner ascertains by further inquiries where I was educated and how I have been trained.

From Threads of Grey and Gold by Reed, Myrtle