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justification

/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
jus · ti · fi · ca · tion ˌdʒʌs · tɪ · fɪ · ˈkeɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a good reason or explanation for something
中文释义
正当理由,辩护
Significado en Español
justificación
한국어 뜻
정당화, 변명
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự biện minh, lý do chính đáng
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Example Sentence

He offered no justification for his behavior.

他没有为自己的行为给出任何辩解。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “justification”:

  1. A accusation
  2. B confusion
  3. C rationale
  4. D mystery
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C — rationale. “justification” means n. a good reason or explanation for something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There was no good ______ at all for treating the animals so cruelly.

  1. A rumor
  2. B mystery
  3. C justification
  4. D riddle
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C — justification. “justification” means n. a good reason or explanation for something

Common questions about “justification”

What does “justification” mean?

justification — n. a good reason or explanation for something. In Chinese: 正当理由,辩护.

How do you pronounce “justification”?

justification is pronounced /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. It breaks into 5 syllables: jus · ti · fi · ca · tion.

How do you use “justification” in a sentence?

He offered no justification for his behavior. (他没有为自己的行为给出任何辩解。)

What are synonyms for “justification”?

reason, defense, rationale — all close in meaning to justification (n. a good reason or explanation for something).

Is “justification” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. justification appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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