Definition of ascertain

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Ascertain (v. t.) To make (a thing) certain to the mind; to free from obscurity, doubt, or change; to make sure of; to fix; to determine..

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Gauger :: Gauger (n.) One who gauges; an officer whose business it is to ascertain the contents of casks.
Collation :: Collation (v. t.) The act of comparing the copy of any paper with its original to ascertain its conformity.
Survey :: Survey (v. t.) To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same..
Straighted :: Straightedge (n.) A board, or piece of wood or metal, having one edge perfectly straight, -- used to ascertain whether a line is straight or a surface even, and for drawing straight lines..
Baromacrometer :: Baromacrometer (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the weight and length of a newborn infant.
Voir Dire :: Voir dire () An oath administered to a witness, usually before being sworn in chief, requiring him to speak the truth, or make true answers in reference to matters inquired of, to ascertain his competency to give evidence..
Sound :: Sound (v. i.) To ascertain the depth of water with a sounding line or other device.
Thermometrical :: Thermometrical (a.) Made, or ascertained, by means of a thermometer; as, thermometrical observations..
Tell :: Tell (v. t.) To discern so as to report; to ascertain by observing; to find out; to discover; as, I can not tell where one color ends and the other begins..
Surveyor :: Surveyor (n.) An officer who ascertains the contents of casks, and the quantity of liquors subject to duty; a gauger..
Analysis :: Analysis (n.) The process of ascertaining the name of a species, or its place in a system of classification, by means of an analytical table or key..
Prove :: Prove (v. t.) To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify; as, to prove a will..
Sound :: Sound (v. t.) To measure the depth of; to fathom; especially, to ascertain the depth of by means of a line and plummet..
Learn :: Learn (v. t.) To gain knowledge or information of; to ascertain by inquiry, study, or investigation; to receive instruction concerning; to fix in the mind; to acquire understanding of, or skill; as, to learn the way; to learn a lesson; to learn dancing; to learn to skate; to learn the violin; to learn the truth about something..
Definable :: Definable (a.) Capable of being defined, limited, or explained; determinable; describable by definition; ascertainable; as, definable limits; definable distinctions or regulations; definable words..
Pirameter :: Pirameter (n.) A dynamometer for ascertaining the power required to draw carriages over roads.
Survey :: Survey (v. t.) To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of; as, to survey a building in order to determine its value and exposure to loss by fire..
Review :: Review (n.) An inspection, as of troops under arms or of a naval force, by a high officer, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of discipline, equipments, etc..
Aerometer :: Aerometer (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the weight or density of air and gases.
Surveyor :: Surveyor (n.) One who views and examines for the purpose of ascertaining the condition, quantity, or quality of anything; as, a surveyor of highways, ordnance, etc..
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