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a newly ascertained
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "a newly ascertained" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to information or facts that have recently been determined or discovered. Example: "The researchers published their findings on a newly ascertained species of plant that had been previously unknown to science."
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News & Media
Alternative expressions(20)
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newly identified
just established
newly found
newly revealed
a well established
a newly acknowledged
a newly discovered
in its infancy
a newly incorporated
newly created
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
Because this could be due to low levels of mutant allele in available tissues or the mutations were located outside the coding sequences screened, we undertook massively parallel sequencing (MPS) of a 13.7 kb genomic region including the entire EFNB1 gene in both subjects, together with a newly ascertained CFNS male in whom we did not undertake prior dideoxy sequencing (Subject 4271, Fig. 1E).
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Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
A 26-year-old man was admitted to our Department of Nephrology for a headache and newly ascertained advanced renal insufficiency (serum creatinine level 606 μmol/L, urea nitrogen 21 mmol/L, creatinine clearance 0.29 mL/s) with blended urinalysis (proteinuria 5.6 g/day, microhematuria – 25/ μl).
Science
It seems a seam, a rift that is, newly ascertained from recent exploration in his empire's never ending lust for gold -- black gold that is -- that particular rift lies directly underneath the Blotus' happy island paradise!
News & Media
However, newly ascertained variant carriers did not have significantly different triglyceride levels to newly ascertained non-carriers (1.8 ± 0.9 and 2.0 ± 1.4 mmol/l, respectively; mean ± SD; Fig. 4; Supplementary Material, Table S4).
Science
The study uses publicly available data from the clinical trials of a newly released drug to ascertain which patient age groups, gender, comorbidities and co-medications were excluded in the trials.
Science
In the present study, we have assessed the geographical distribution of the pathological G4C2 expansions in an extended pan-European patient cohort of FTLD patients, originating from Italy, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Austria, and Belgium, ascertained within a newly formed, European EOD consortium.
Science
When a pre-existing surrogate, or one with durable power of attorney for health care, is not available, physicians must often ascertain whether a newly designated surrogate is suitable.
Science
Because this is a newly discovered mechanism, further research will be required to fully ascertain the nature and degree of risk posed by exposure of the developing human brain to environmental agents that act by this mechanism.
A questionnaire ascertained that 50percentt of customers responded positively to Certé's green values.
News & Media
Having glanced into the tent and ascertained that the situation was in hand, he turned his rather dour gaze on a newly arrived reporter.
News & Media
We used a newly optimized immunohistochemical method for visualizing microglial cells in human archival brain together with Braak staging of neurofibrillary pathology to ascertain the morphology of microglia in the vicinity of tau-positive structures.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "a newly ascertained" to emphasize that information has not only been discovered, but also rigorously verified or established as fact through a process.
Common error
Avoid using "a newly ascertained" in casual conversation or informal writing. It sounds overly formal and can be replaced with simpler alternatives like "newly discovered" or "recently found".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "a newly ascertained" functions as a pre-modifying adjective phrase describing a noun. It indicates that the noun it modifies has been recently established or determined to be true or factual. As Ludwig AI confirms, it is correct and usable in written English.
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
40%
Formal & Business
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Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "a newly ascertained" is a grammatically sound and correct adjective phrase, typically used in formal or scientific writing to describe information or facts that have been recently determined or discovered. While not overly common, as noted by Ludwig AI, its use signifies a level of verification and accuracy. Replace it with synonyms such as "newly discovered" or "recently determined" if your writing style is informal. This phrase often appears in Science and News & Media sources and should be avoided in casual conversations due to its formality. Remember to use it when you want to emphasize that the information has not only been discovered, but rigorously verified through a process.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
newly discovered
Focuses on the discovery aspect rather than the process of ascertaining.
recently determined
Emphasizes the act of determination rather than the newness.
newly identified
Highlights the act of identification, implying something previously unknown.
just established
Focuses on the establishment of a fact or understanding.
newly found
Similar to "newly discovered" but with a slightly broader application.
freshly confirmed
Emphasizes the confirmation of something that may have been suspected.
newly revealed
Suggests that something has been uncovered or made known.
recently uncovered
Similar to "newly revealed" with a sense of discovery.
newly recognized
Focuses on the recognition of something that may have existed before but was not acknowledged.
newly diagnosed
Specifically applies to medical contexts involving diagnosis.
FAQs
How to use "a newly ascertained" in a sentence?
Use "a newly ascertained" to describe something that has been recently discovered or determined through investigation or analysis. For example: "The study identified "a newly ascertained" genetic marker for the disease".
What can I say instead of "a newly ascertained"?
You can use alternatives like "newly discovered", "recently determined", or "newly identified" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "a newly ascertained fact" or "a newly certained fact"?
"A newly ascertained fact" is the correct phrase. "Ascertained" means to find something out for certain. "Certained" is not a standard English word.
What's the difference between "a newly ascertained fact" and "a recently discovered fact"?
"A newly ascertained fact" suggests a process of verification or confirmation, while "a recently discovered fact" simply implies that the information was recently found, without necessarily implying rigorous verification.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested