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Ascertaining

Definition:

Ascertaining refers to the act of determining or finding out something with certainty or accuracy.

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb (Transitive): Used to describe the action of discovering or establishing the truth or facts about something.

Example sentence: The investigators are currently ascertaining the cause of the accident.

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2. Verb (Transitive): Used to describe the action of determining the position, size, or value of something.

Example sentence: The surveyors are ascertaining the exact measurements of the plot.

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3. Verb (Transitive): Used to describe the act of confirming or making certain.

Example sentence: She called the store to ascertain if they had the item in stock.

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4. Gerund (Noun): Used to refer to the process of obtaining or establishing something.

Example sentence: The ascertaining of the truth required extensive research.

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5. Adjective: Describing a popular or local activity that is well-known or recognized.

Example sentence: The festival features various traditional games and ascertaining dances.

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