justification
/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
🇺🇸 US
/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
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Meaning 2 · noun
The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “justification” when they mean: a reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable s.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “justification” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “justification” in professional communication.”
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