Support an argument or conclusion

show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for He felt sure that if the circumstances justified it, the necessary proceedings could be taken.” — Anonymous

1to show that someone or something is right or reasonable justify (somebody/something) doing something How can they justify paying such huge salaries? justify something Her success had justified the f [..]

c. 1300, "to administer justice;" late 14c., "to show (something) to be just or right," from Old French justifiier "submit to court proceedings" (12c.), from Late Latin i [..]

show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for; "The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns"; "The end justifies the means" show to [..]

Provide an explanation with acceptable reasons or evidence.

Show how an argument or conclusion is right or reasonable.

fied -fy·ing vt 1 : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable [does not a denial of bail] 2 : to show to have had a legally sufficient reason or cause [a defendant may not set up his ...

Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'

To support your answers with reasons or examples. A justification may include a written response, diagrams, charts, tables, or a combination of these.

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Support an argument or conclusion

Express valid reasons for accepting a particular interpretation or conclusion, probably including the need to 'argue' (see above) a case.

When you are instructed to justify your answer you must prove or show grounds for decisions. In such an answer, evidence should be presented in convincing form.

To make a line of type a certain length by spacing out the words and numbers.

(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for. ''How can you justify spending so much money on clothes?'' ''Paying too much for car insurance is not justified.'' (transitive) To be a g [..]