probation

noun
UK: /prəˈbeɪʃən/
US: /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

  1. A period of time when a criminal must behave well and report to an officer instead of being in prison.

    1. He is on probation for theft, so he must follow all rules.
    2. After serving his time, the judge placed him on probation to ensure good behavior.

  2. A trial period during which a new employee's performance is monitored to see if they are suitable for the job.

    1. She is on probation at work for three months to see if she fits.
    2. During his probation, he had to prove his skills before getting a permanent contract.

Synonyms

parole suspended sentence
probation verb

  1. To put someone on probation.

    1. They will probation him if he makes another bad choice.
    2. The judge decided to probation the young man to give him another chance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "probation" in English means: A period of time when a criminal must behave well and report to an officer instead of being in prison., A trial period during which a new employee's performance is monitored to see if they are suitable for the job..

The phonetic transcription of "probation" is /prəˈbeɪʃən/ in British English and /proʊˈbeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "probation": parole, suspended sentence.

Example usage of "probation": "He is on probation for theft, so he must follow all rules.". More examples on the page.