ascertained Definition
to find out something for certain; make sure of.
Using ascertained: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ascertained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The police are trying to ascertain the cause of the accident.
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We need to ascertain the facts before making a decision.
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He ascertained that the information was correct.
ascertained Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ascertained
a piece of information that has been confirmed or verified
Example
It is an ascertained fact that smoking is harmful to health.
a price that has been agreed upon and confirmed
Example
The ascertained price for the car was $10,000.
a person's true identity that has been confirmed or verified
Example
The police were able to ascertain the suspect's identity through fingerprints.
Origins of ascertained
from Old French 'certener', meaning 'to certify'
Summary: ascertained in Brief
'Ascertained' [ˌæsərˈteɪnd] means to find out something for certain. It is often used in formal contexts to denote confirming or verifying information. Synonyms include 'determine,' 'confirm,' and 'verify.' Antonyms include 'doubt,' 'disprove,' and 'refute.' Phrases like 'ascertained fact' and 'ascertained identity' use 'ascertained' to denote confirmed or verified information.
