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justify in German

justify in German is rechtfertigen, ausrichten, justieren — justify means to give a good reason or explanation for something.

justify in German

rechtfertigen
verb
ausrichten
verb
(transitive, typography) To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.
justieren
verb
(transitive, typography) To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.

What does "justify" mean?

  1. verb To give a good reason or explanation for something.
    "He struggled to justify the huge expense to his boss."
  2. verb To arrange text so that its lines align evenly along a margin or margins.
    "Justify the paragraph so it looks tidier on the page."
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justify in a sentence

  • He struggled to justify the huge expense to his boss.
  • Can you justify skipping the meeting?
  • Justify the paragraph so it looks tidier on the page.

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What is "justify" in German?

"justify" in German is rechtfertigen, ausrichten, justieren. justify means: To give a good reason or explanation for something.

How do you use "justify" in a sentence?

Example: "He struggled to justify the huge expense to his boss." In German, "justify" is rechtfertigen, ausrichten, justieren.

Are there other ways to say "justify" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "justify": rechtfertigen, ausrichten, justieren.

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