justified
/ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪd/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having a justification.
Adjective
Examples
The act was fully justified.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of text, arranged on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned, with the space between words adjusted as necessary. Also called fully justified to contrast with left-justified and right-justified.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “justified” mean?
Having a justification.
Is “justified” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.