ascertain (verb)
21see to it — verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (Freq. 4) He verified that the valves were closed See that the curtains are closed control the quality of the product • Syn: ↑see, ↑check, ↑insure, ↑ …
22survey — verb (t) /sɜˈveɪ / (say ser vay), /ˈsɜveɪ / (say servay) 1. to take a general or comprehensive view of. 2. to view in detail, especially to inspect or examine formally or officially in order to ascertain condition, value, etc. 3. to determine the …
23pick up — verb 1. take and lift upward (Freq. 22) • Syn: ↑lift up, ↑gather up • Hypernyms: ↑raise, ↑lift, ↑elevate, ↑get up, ↑bring up …
24size up — verb to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail (Freq. 2) he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror • Syn: ↑take stock, ↑scrutinize, ↑scrutinise • Derivationally related forms: ↑scrutiniser ( …
25check off — verb put a check mark on or near or next to Please check each name on the list tick off the items mark off the units • Syn: ↑check, ↑mark, ↑mark off, ↑tick off, ↑tick …
26mark off — verb 1. set boundaries to and delimit (Freq. 1) mark out the territory • Syn: ↑mark out • Hypernyms: ↑restrict, ↑restrain, ↑trammel, ↑limit, ↑ …
27tick off — verb put a check mark on or near or next to Please check each name on the list tick off the items mark off the units • Syn: ↑check, ↑check off, ↑mark, ↑mark off, ↑tick …
28find out — verb Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. to learn by study, observation, or search ; discover 2. a. to catch in an offense (as a crime) < the culprits were soon found out > b. to ascertain the true character or identity of < the informer was… …
29get a line — verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally I learned that she has two grown up children I see that you have been promoted • Syn: ↑learn, ↑hear, ↑get word, ↑get wind, ↑pick up, ↑find out, ↑ …
30get wind — verb get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally I learned that she has two grown up children I see that you have been promoted • Syn: ↑learn, ↑hear, ↑get word, ↑pick up, ↑find out, ↑get a line, ↑ …
