ascertain
verb (used with object)
to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine.
unascertained
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a word derived from
ascertain.
Example Sentences
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The skeleton showed no signs of traumatic injury, she said, and the cause of death was deemed to be "unascertained".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The inquest concluded that Kimberley's cause of death was "unascertained" due to difficulties with the post-mortem caused by the delay.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025
While the cause of her death is "unascertained", jurors have heard she could have died from the cold or co-sleeping.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2024
Prof Suvarna said Mrs Horsey's cause of death was categorised as "unascertained".
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2023
A conjecture vaguely taking shape in his mind resolved itself to nothing again, and left him with only the ache of something unascertained.
From A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories by William Dean Howells
