ascertained

verb

Definition of ascertainednext
past tense of ascertain
1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of was immediately able to ascertain that the girl was uncomfortable talking about her life at home

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2
as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort ascertained that their old colonial-era house had once functioned as a tavern

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascertained
  1. realized
  2. found
  3. discovered
  4. learned
  5. heard
  6. located
  7. saw
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  • Also, while each capability adds value on its own, the biggest gains are realized from combining capabilities to improve processes continuously throughout their life cycles.
    Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As a result, workers were left ill-prepared to benefit from the fruits of a digital economy, and businesses and economies missed out on the potential productivity gains that should have been realized.
    Maria Flynn, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of realized
Verb
  • Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Knoxville College is a small HBCU, or historically Black college or university, founded in 1875.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of found
Verb
  • Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Logan Thorpe, a fitness content creator and coach who described himself as someone who worked with Tippet’s fitness business, said Tippet’s body was discovered in his Turkish hotel room.
    Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • Quinn Martin learned that the house evicted T’kor Clottey during the Jankie World week, and Leah Peters and Angela Murray joined them a week later after the double eviction.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • It was learned that drilling artificial cavities into pines would aid the woodpecker’s breeding.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of learned
Verb
  • By offering Uber ride vouchers to pro-crypto, Democratic-leaning voters in New York, Crypto Rides ensures that voices advocating for innovation, consumer protection, and financial equity are heard at the polls.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Then David heard a shot ring out.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of heard
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  • Montagu’s Mews The hotel’s award-winning restaurant is named after Elizabeth Montagu, an 18th century writer and advocate for women’s education, and it’s located in what was once her carriage house.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This beloved Arizona watering hole, located down a dirt road in the rugged mountains of western Arizona, has become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of located
Verb
  • But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of saw
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