Ascertain | Mean of ascertain in English Dictionary
/ˌæsɚˈteɪn/
- Verb
- to learn or find out (something, such as information or the truth)
- They were unable to ascertain [=(more commonly) determine] the cause of the fire.
- The police are now attempting to ascertain his whereabouts. [=to find out where he is]
- Her doctors have been unable to ascertain [=find out] why she is ill. = Her doctors have been unable to ascertain the cause of her illness.
- The information can be ascertained by anyone with a computer.