noun · Medium SAT word

    Justification

    reason; something that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

    Justification in a sentence

    The CEO provided justification for the company's decision to restructure the entire department.

    Synonyms for justification

    • reason
    • excuse
    • basis

    Antonyms for justification

    • condemnation
    • blame
    • fault

    Practice justification on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like justification appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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