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[ verb ] make certain of
Examples "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us" "Preparation will guarantee success!" Used in print (Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)The graphite was National_Carbon_NC 60 , which has a porosity of 50 % and an average pore size of 30 This small pore size was required to ensure uniformity of the flow leaving the anode . (Francis J. Johnston and John E. Willard, "The...)The light was filtered by the soft_glass window of the thermostat thus ensuring that only light absorbed by the chlorine and not by the carbon_tetrachloride could enter the reaction cell . |
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[ verb ] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Examples "He verified that the valves were closed" "See that the curtains are closed" "control the quality of the product" Used in print (The Providence Journal BR-B16. Chicago Daily Tribune...)The East_Greenwich Police_Department utilizes the radio transmission facilities of the Warwick Police_Department , thereby eliminating duplication of facilities and ensuring police coordination in the Cowessett-East_Greenwich-Potowomut area of the two communities . (The Wall Street Journal,...)You may be sure he marries her in_the_end and has a fine old knockdown fight with the brother , and that there are plenty of minor scraps along the way to ensure that you understand what the word Donnybrook means . Related terms verify cover proofread cross-check double-check control card spot-check cinch determine control check check |
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