noun
justification
The alignment of text evenly with margins.
Full justification gives this paragraph even left and right edges.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to make right. Printing applies that correction to line arrangement, making the text fit the required margins evenly.
More examples
- The editor turns off justification to avoid large gaps between words.
- Use left justification for the address on the envelope.
- Changing the justification does not change the font size.
Forms
justification
justify verb — Align text evenly with the margins.
Similar words
- alignment
- Covers text positioning generally, including centered text and margin alignment.