ascertain
verb (used with object)
to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine.
is ascertaining
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present progressiveof ascertain (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As the Gertz case helps illustrate, one of the key variables in determining whether defamation occurred is ascertaining the presence or absence of "actual malice."
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2023
When it comes to studying the specific problem of autism and pain, the tricky part is ascertaining exactly how much of a role the autism disorder itself plays in the pain sensation.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2023
The impatient traveler is ascertaining if the train passes the stations at the stated time.
From The Adventures of a Special Correspondent by Jules Verne
