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There are 4 meanings of the word Ascertains.

Ascertains - as a verb

Establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

Example: "Find the product of two numbers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determine12find8find out
Hypernyms (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 it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
verify15
Hyponyms (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 outlearn5see3watch13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Learn or discover with certainty

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discover14find outget a lineget windget wordhear7learn5pick upsee3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She ascertains the truth by conducting thorough research."
"The detective ascertains the identity of the suspect through fingerprint analysis."
"He ascertains the cause of the problem by running diagnostics on the computer."
"The scientist ascertains the reaction rate by measuring the temperature."
"The teacher ascertains the students' understanding through a pop quiz."
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Word Game Points

Is ASCERTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ascertains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASCERTAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ASCERTAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ascertains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASCERTAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ASCERTAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ascertains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASCERTAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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