Pronunciation: /ˌdʒʌstəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun the action of showing something to be right or reasonable
A1 I need a justification for my absence from class.
A2 The teacher asked for a justification for why the homework was not completed.
B1 The company required a justification for the budget increase.
B2 The project manager provided a detailed justification for the change in timeline.
C1 The lawyer presented a strong justification for the client's actions.
C2 The scientist's research paper included a thorough justification for the experimental methodology.
adjective having a reasonable basis
A1 The teacher asked for a justification for being late.
A2 She provided a justification for her actions.
B1 The company needed a justification for the budget increase.
B2 The lawyer presented a strong justification for the defendant's innocence.
C1 The scientist's research provided a solid justification for their theory.
C2 The committee demanded a detailed justification for the proposed project.
formal The justification for the new policy was outlined in the official report.
informal She couldn't provide a good justification for missing the meeting.
slang I don't buy his justification for being late again.
figurative His actions served as a justification for her decision to leave.
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