ASCERTAINING
(verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Ascertaining.
Ascertaining - as a verb
Establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
Example: "Find the product of two numbers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determine12find8find outHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Example: "He verified that the valves were closed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assure6check16control9ensure6insure6see3see to itHypernyms (Closely Related)
verify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Example: "I want to see whether she speaks french"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16determine12find outlearn5see3watch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Learn or discover with certainty
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discover14find outget a lineget windget wordhear7learn5pick upsee3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She spent the entire afternoon ascertaining the cause of the problem."
"The detective was busy ascertaining the facts of the case."
"They conducted a survey for the purpose of ascertaining public opinion."
"I am still in the process of ascertaining the true cost of the project."
"The researchers were focused on ascertaining the long-term effects of the medication."
Word Game Points
Is ASCERTAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ascertaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASCERTAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is ASCERTAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ascertaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASCERTAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is ASCERTAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ascertaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASCERTAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
