Ascertain vs. Determine
Difference Between Ascertain and Determine
Ascertainverb
To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed.Determineverb
To set the boundaries or limits of.
Ascertainverb
(obsolete) To make (someone) certain or confident about something; to inform.
Determineverb
To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
Ascertainverb
(archaic) To establish, to prove.
Determineverb
To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
Ascertainverb
(archaic) To ensure or effect.
Determineverb
To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
Ascertainverb
after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study;
find the product of two numbersThe physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel PrizeDetermineverb
To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
The court has determined the cause.Ascertainverb
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
He verified that the valves were closedSee that the curtains are closedcontrol the quality of the productDetermineverb
To resolve on; to have a fixed intention of; also, to cause to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
I determined to go home at once.Ascertainverb
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort;
I want to see whether she speaks FrenchSee whether it worksfind out if he speaks RussianCheck whether the train leaves on timeDetermineverb
(logic) To define or limit by adding a differentia.
Ascertainverb
learn or discover with certainty
Determineverb
(obsolete) To bring to an end; to finish.
Determineverb
after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study;
find the product of two numbersThe physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel PrizeDetermineverb
shape or influence; give direction to;
experience often determines abilitymold public opinionDetermineverb
fix conclusively or authoritatively;
set the rulesDetermineverb
decide upon or fix definitely;
fix the variablesspecify the parametersDetermineverb
reach, make, or come to a decision about something;
We finally decided after lengthy deliberationsDetermineverb
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of; the tree determines the border of the property
Determineverb
settle conclusively; come to terms;
We finally settled the argumentDetermineverb
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort;
I want to see whether she speaks FrenchSee whether it worksfind out if he speaks RussianCheck whether the train leaves on time
