justfy

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Term: justify

Definition:

Justify (verb) - to give valid reasons or evidence to support or prove something; to demonstrate or show that something is right, valid, or reasonable.

Justify (noun) - the alignment of text along the left or right margin of a paragraph, or the arrangement of text on a printed or digital document for a visually balanced appearance.

Sense 1:

Justify (verb) - to make or declare something as right or reasonable.

Example sentences:

She tried to justify her actions by explaining the dire circumstances she was faced with.
The company justified their decision to downsize by citing financial difficulties.

Sense 2:

Justify (verb) - to align text to the left or right margin in a paragraph.

Example sentences:

Please justify the text to the right for a more professional appearance.
The document needs to be formatted correctly, including justifying the paragraphs.