Ascertaining is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for ASCERTAINING in dictionary:

VERB:
• ASCERTAIN, to make sure
• find (something) out for certain; make sure of
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• to make certain, exact, or precise

Words related to ASCERTAINING

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How to use ASCERTAINING in a sentence

• Vercingetorix, on ascertaining this fact, went before him by forced marches, in order that he might not be compelled to come to an action against his will.
• Ascertaining this, he ought, in prudence, immediately to have retraced his steps, but he remained on watch for twenty minutes.
• Judy gladly heard that hers was the full weight, and after ascertaining where she was to sleep, and receiving her allowance of corn, she went to the shed pointed out to her.
• Beginners should never go on a tour without first ascertaining that the route they propose to follow is a safe one.
• But this showed the absolute necessity of ascertaining the character and powers of the marquis.
• One mode of ascertaining this is by an examination of the earlier accounts of the Indians.
• For on ascertaining that Caesar was on the way and was hurrying into Armenia Pharnaces turned back and met him there near Zela.
• I had not, I regret to say, the means of ascertaining with precision the different causes which had driven these hill chiefs into rebellion.
• Lear to use his endeavors for ascertaining the best schools in Philadelphia with a view to placing Washington Custis, Mrs.
• Soon after noon the ebb tide made, and we worked out against a strong northerly breeze, which gave us a good opportunity of ascertaining the soundings and breadth of the channel.
• I now turned to Marble, whose countenance betrayed the self-reproach he endured, at ascertaining the injury he had done, by his ill-judged artifice.
• On ascertaining the locality of the troops, proceed at once to annoy them in every possible way.
• Ascertaining what had happened, some went to the church, and the governor arrested others.
• The paintings being contemporary, these records are of great value in ascertaining costumes, architecture, and so forth.
• He, at length, became desirous of ascertaining with his own eyes, the truth of a report, which he could not forbear considering as greatly exaggerated.
• Whether she met Wallace or not she had no means of ascertaining, but she felt that she should be truly thankful and relieved of a heavy burden when the ocean divided them.
• The examinations for Reserve Corps commissions are for the purpose of ascertaining the practical ability of the applicant.
• You should take every opportunity of ascertaining and noting down the character and standing of the several parties employed in the Postal Service.
• Gregg insisted on getting out his instruments and ascertaining the latitude, but the others had no scientific interest and were in a hurry to go on.
• Their only means of ascertaining the particulars was through those who owed it.
• During the passage, which lasted seven weeks, Newton had ample opportunity of ascertaining his situation.
• Unfortunately, we have no means of accurately ascertaining the amount of trade done by Ireland with Great Britain and with foreign and colonial countries respectively.
• Ellsworth, the result of observation and experience, himself largely interested in ascertaining the safest and surest course to be pursued.
• Horace Bellingham, and spent studious hours in ascertaining the names of quaint and curious volumes, which he spared no expense in procuring.
• It appeared natural that a pious King should see that the sacred law was observed, and begin by ascertaining what that law was.
• Which of them may have given rise to the events here detailed we have no means of ascertaining.
• Upon ascertaining, however, that the ground continued favorable for the disposition of his troops, quite up to the town, he determined to approach still nearer to it.
• Yet he was sometimes deceived, and, ascertaining this, nothing enraged him more.
• Now no people have had better opportunities of ascertaining this point, than the Quakers themselves.

Similar words containing ASCERTAIN without suffix ing

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