ascertain
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1. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | verify, |
| definition | : | confirm the truth of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | control, |
| definition | : | verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | double-check, |
| definition | : | check once more to be absolutely sure (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cross-check, |
| definition | : | check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cinch, |
| definition | : | make sure of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | card, |
| definition | : | ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | spot-check, |
| definition | : | pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cover, |
| definition | : | maintain a check on; especially by patrolling (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | check, |
| definition | : | verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition) |
| verb group | : | ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch, |
| definition | : | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | control, verify, |
| definition | : | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social) |
2. learn or discover with certainty (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | discover, find out, get a line, get wind, get word, hear, learn, pick up, see, |
| definition | : | get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | price, |
| definition | : | ascertain or learn the price of (verb.cognition) |
3. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | gauge, |
| definition | : | determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | translate, |
| definition | : | determine the amino-acid sequence of a protein during its synthesis by using information on the messenger RNA (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | rectify, |
| definition | : | math: determine the length of (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | redetermine, |
| definition | : | fix, find, or establish again (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | sequence, |
| definition | : | determine the order of constituents in (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | refract, |
| definition | : | determine the refracting power of (a lens) (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | admeasure, |
| definition | : | determine the quantity of someone's share (verb.possession) |
| hyponym | : | locate, situate, |
| definition | : | determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey (verb.stative) |
| verb group | : | ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch, |
| definition | : | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | discover, find, |
| definition | : | make a discovery, make a new finding (verb.creation) |
4. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | test, |
| definition | : | determine the presence or properties of (a substance) (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | ascertain, determine, find, find out, |
| definition | : | establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (verb.communication) |
5. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
6. learn or discover with certainty (verb.cognition)
7. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | determination, finding, |
| definition | : | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | finding, |
| definition | : | something that is found (noun.object) |
8. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | determination, finding, |
| definition | : | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (noun.act) |
9. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
10. learn or discover with certainty (verb.cognition)
11. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | determination, finding, |
| definition | : | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | finding, |
| definition | : | something that is found (noun.object) |
12. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | determination, finding, |
| definition | : | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (noun.act) |
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