ascertained
- adjective
- /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
- Formal
:
verificado
- The ascertained data was crucial for the research.
Examples
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The ascertained facts did not support the initial theory.
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The ascertained facts supported the hypothesis.
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Researchers have ascertained the species' population trends using satellite tracking data.
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The total cost was ascertained after a thorough review of all expenses.
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The scientists ascertained the effects of temperature on plant growth through careful experiments.
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After a detailed analysis, the committee ascertained the validity of the research findings.
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The detective ascertained the suspect's whereabouts by examining the surveillance footage.
Synonyms
16
2.4
Found after careful study or testing
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3.9
Shown to be true or correct after checking
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3.2
Shown by facts to be true and to work well
Seen or measured directly, not just guessed
Found by study or careful observation
Found by tests or by tools that measure things
Facts or tests prove it is true
Antonyms
How Certain
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3.2
- Formal
∞
2.8
- US
1
6.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ascertained comes from older parts that meant 'make certain'. It joins a- with certain, which means 'sure'. So when something is ascertained, it has been 'made sure' or carefully 'found out'.