Correct and Justify

Correct

Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

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Justify and correct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Justify" instead a verb "Correct".

Justify verb - Adjust the spaces between words.

Usage example: justify the margins

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Correct and justify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead a verb "Justify".

behaviour	correct behaviour	justify behaviour
attitude	correct attitude	justify attitude
response	correct response	justify response
lack	correct lack	justify lack
Other words: appearance, actions, behavior.

If My Calculations Are Correct: "The math checks out" tends to be the shortcut phrase to justify some of the physics-y maneuvers.

Source: Film / The Martian
Villain Has a Point: It's debatable whether they're villainous, but Mihir's warning of mirror breaking is ultimately correct, even if your character is sceptical about the argument presented, thinking that it might just be the Mihir trying to justify its power.

Source: Characters / Sunless Sea

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