Dictionary entryCEFR C1verb

ascertain

IPA pronunciation: /ˌæs.əˈteɪn/

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Russian meaning

Устанавливать, выяснять

English definition

Find something out for certain; make sure of.

Example

Further trials are required to ascertain the drug efficacy.

Collocations

ascertain the truth
ascertain the cause
ascertain facts

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