ascertain exactly
[/ˌæsərˈteɪn ɪɡˈzæktli/]
verb phrase
apurar exatamente
1. to determine or discover something with complete precision and certainty
We need to ascertain exactly how much money was spent on the project.
Precisamos apurar exatamente quanto dinheiro foi gasto no projeto.
2. to verify or confirm facts with absolute accuracy
The investigator worked to ascertain exactly what happened that night.
O investigador trabalhou para apurar exatamente o que aconteceu naquela noite.
3. to establish the truth or facts of something without doubt
We must ascertain exactly the cause of the accident.
Devemos apurar exatamente a causa do acidente.
In Brazilian Portuguese business and legal contexts, 'apurar exatamente' is frequently used in formal investigations and audits. In American English, this phrase is common in investigative journalism, law enforcement, and academic research settings where precision is paramount.
NYC Slang
get the facts straight
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