Ascertained

Pronunciation: /əˈsɝtənd/

Definitions of ascertained

verb to find out or discover with certainty

Example Sentences

A1 The detective ascertained the suspect's alibi.

A2 She ascertained the correct answer by checking her notes.

B1 The scientist ascertained the results of the experiment through careful analysis.

B2 The auditor ascertained the accuracy of the financial records.

C1 The historian ascertained the authenticity of the ancient artifact.

C2 The expert ascertained the validity of the research findings.

Examples of ascertained in a Sentence

formal The results of the experiment helped us ascertain the accuracy of our hypothesis.

informal I finally ascertained the truth after talking to multiple sources.

slang I had to do some digging to ascertain what really happened.

figurative Through careful observation, she ascertained the underlying emotions behind his words.

Grammatical Forms of ascertained

• past tense: ascertained
• plural: ascertained
• comparative: more ascertained
• superlative: most ascertained
• present tense: ascertain
• future tense: will ascertain
• perfect tense: has ascertained
• continuous tense: is ascertaining
• singular: ascertained
• positive degree: ascertained
• infinitive: ascertain
• gerund: ascertaining
• participle: ascertained

Origin and Evolution of ascertained

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ascertained' originated from the Latin word 'ascertinare', which means to make certain or to determine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ascertained' has retained its original meaning of confirming or verifying information, but it has also come to be used more broadly to indicate the act of discovering or establishing facts with certainty.