ascertained
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
Definition
Found out something for certain by making an inquiry or investigation.
Examples
The police have finally ascertained the cause of the mysterious fire.
It was difficult to have ascertained the truth given the conflicting witness reports.
We need to have ascertained whether the equipment is safe before we begin the experiment.
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