probationer

noun
UK: /prəˈbeɪ.ʃən.ər/
US: /proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən.ər/

  1. A person who is new to a job or position and is being watched and trained.

    1. The probationer is learning quickly.
    2. The new probationer needs more guidance from their supervisor during this period.

  2. A person who is serving a period of probation after being convicted of a crime.

    1. The probationer must report weekly.
    2. The probationer violated the terms of release and was sent back to prison.

Synonyms

trainee apprentice novice parolee

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "probationer" in English means: A person who is new to a job or position and is being watched and trained., A person who is serving a period of probation after being convicted of a crime..

The phonetic transcription of "probationer" is /prəˈbeɪ.ʃən.ər/ in British English and /proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən.ər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "probationer": trainee, apprentice, novice, parolee.

Example usage of "probationer": "The probationer is learning quickly.". More examples on the page.