Both Uses
ascertain
in
Murder On The Orient Express
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- Arbuthnot's name, age, home address and exact military standing were all ascertained.†
Chpt 2.8 *
- And as regards the question of left-handedness, ought we not to take steps to ascertain which of the passengers is left-handed?†
Chpt 3.2
Definitions:
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(1)
(ascertain) find out, learn, or determine with certainty -- usually by making an effort
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)