Ascertain
Pronunciation: /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
Ascertain (verb)
- to discover or learn something with certainty.
- to make sure of the facts or details of something.
Examples
- She tried to ascertain the cause of the noise.
- They need to ascertain the facts before proceeding.
Common collocations: ascertain the truth, ascertain the cause, ascertain the facts, ascertain the accuracy, ascertain the details