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justification

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification means: A reason that explains why an action or belief is right or acceptable.

noun

SUPPORTING REASONB2

A reason that explains why an action or belief is right or acceptable.

  • He offered no justification for his decision.
  • Can you give a clear justification for spending so much?
  • Her explanation provided a strong justification for the change.

How to use it: justification for something/doing something (There is no justification for treating people so badly.)

Similar words: reason, explanation, grounds

Common phrases: justification for something, without justification, provide justification, moral justification

TEXT ALIGNMENTC1

The arrangement of text so that its left edge, right edge, or both edges form straight lines.

  • Choose left justification for this paragraph.
  • Full justification can create large spaces between words.
  • The designer changed the text justification before printing the brochure.

Similar words: alignment

Common phrases: full justification, left justification, text justification

Questions about justification

What does justification mean?

A reason that explains why an action or belief is right or acceptable.

What is justification in other languages?

Türkçe: gerekçe · Español: justificación · Français: justification · Deutsch: Rechtfertigung · Italiano: giustificazione · 日本語: 正当化

How do you pronounce justification?

In American English /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/; in British English /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

How do you use justification in a sentence?

He offered no justification for his decision. Can you give a clear justification for spending so much?

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