In plain English
It gives the reasons behind a specific rating. The focus is on why that one evaluation was given, not on the rating alone.
In context
Here, it labels the field for stating the reasons why the rating was given.
- Situation
- Setting goals, receiving feedback, completing reviews, and discussing performance
- What it communicates
- labels the explanation field next to a rating.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not show whether the rating or its reasons are correct, fair, or sufficient.
Examples
“The manager gave a low score, but his rating justification pointed only to repeated errors.”
“After choosing two stars, she typed "late delivery" in the Rating Justification.”