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
ausrichten
(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
(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?
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verb To give a good reason or explanation for something.
"How can you justify leaving work early on such a busy day?"
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verb To arrange text so that its lines align evenly along a margin or margins.
"Select the whole page and justify the text to make straight edges."
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justify in a sentence
- How can you justify leaving work early on such a busy day?
- He struggled to justify the huge expense to his boss.
- Select the whole page and justify the text to make straight edges.
- Most word processors let you justify a paragraph with a single click.
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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: "How can you justify leaving work early on such a busy day?" 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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