ascertain
/ˌæsərˈteɪn/
as · cer · tain
ˌæs · ər · ˈteɪn
English Definition
v. determine; find out; establish
Significado en Español
determinar, averiguar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xác định, tìm hiểu
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
as-(strengthen) + certain (confirm) → to ascertain, confirm.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “ascertain”:
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A
Discover
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B
Imagine
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C
Forget
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D
Misinterpret
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A — Discover.
“ascertain” means v. determine; find out; establish
Common questions about “ascertain”
What does “ascertain” mean?
ascertain — v. determine; find out; establish. In Chinese: 查明；确定.
How do you pronounce “ascertain”?
ascertain is pronounced /ˌæsərˈteɪn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: as · cer · tain.
Is “ascertain” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. ascertain appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ascertain”?
as-(strengthen) + certain (confirm) → to ascertain, confirm.
