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justification
/ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/]
reasons that support a choice
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A justification is a set of good reasons that explain why something is correct or sensible. Answers that include justification earn more marks.
Example
Give a justification for your final answer.
Give a justification for your final answer.
Etymology
From Latin 'justificare' meaning to make just.
How & Where It’s Used
Used when answers must be supported with reasons.