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- [as-er-teyn]
- /ˌæs ərˈteɪn/
- /ˌæs.əˈteɪn/
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- [as-er-teyn]
- /ˌæs ərˈteɪn/
Definitions of ascertaining word
- verb with object ascertaining to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts. 1
- verb with object ascertaining Archaic. to make certain, clear, or definitely known. 1
- noun ascertaining Present participle of ascertain. 1
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Origin of ascertaining
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English, variant of assertain, acertain < Middle French acertain- (tonic stem of acertener to make certain), equivalent to a- a-5 + certain certain
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Parts of speech for Ascertaining
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ascertaining popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ascertaining usage trend in Literature
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