ascertainability
- noun
- /ˌæsərˌteɪnəˈbɪləti/
:
determinabilidad
- In legal matters, the ascertainability of evidence often determines the outcome of a case.
Examples
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That pattern of adherence reflects the clear structure of the treaty, the Supreme Court's affirmation of a strong presumption in favor of its application, and the ready ascertainability of its exceptions.
Academic text (2017) -
The ascertainability of the data was crucial for the researchers to draw valid conclusions.
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The ascertainability of the facts surrounding the incident was vital for the investigation.
Synonyms
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7.6
Ability to check and show that something is true
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6.3
How easy it is to check something like a theory or product
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8.6
Being able to show that a statement is true using logical steps
A model feature that lets you find only one set of values from data
How easily a computer program can identify a pattern or information
How much people can understand or find out about something
How easily something can be shown to be true
Ability to be shown or proved
How well a claim or idea can be proved from facts
Antonyms
How Findable
Surface Forms
Morphology
ascertainability = ascertainable (transparent) = ascertain + able + ity
Formed regularly from the adjective 'ascertainable' by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity', so the meaning is directly the quality of being ascertainable.
Etymology
Ascertainability comes from ascertain ('to make sure' or 'find out'), which shares the root certain ('sure'), plus ability ('the power to do something'). So, ascertainability is the quality of being able to be found out or proved.