ascertaining

VERB

make sure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confirm determine divine double-check find out verify

STRONG

check dig discover establish eye eyeball fix identify learn peg read see settle size tell

WEAK

catch on check out check up on get down cold get down pat get hold of get it down get the hang of learn the ropes look-see make certain make sure pick up pick up on size up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disprove invalidate

STRONG

aid assist confuse destroy help ignore look away miss misunderstand neglect overlook unsettle

Example Sentences

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As with most data pertaining to criminal justice, it depends what you count and when.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2023

When a country needs data pertaining to another country, they reach out to the appropriate NCB.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2022

“Our comprehensive and rigorous evaluation of the data pertaining to the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness should help assure parents and guardians that this vaccine meets our high standards.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2021

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that the investigation was hampered by a dearth of raw data pertaining to the first days of the outbreak’s spread and has called for lab audits.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2021

The present lack of definite data pertaining to the effects of radiation is due to the failure of most investigators to determine accurately the quantities and wave-lengths of the rays involved.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew