probation
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/prəʊˈbeɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/prəˈbeɪʃn/
noun
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A period when someone who did something wrong doesn't go to jail but has to follow certain rules and meet regularly with a special officer.
Sarah's on probation, so she meets her probation officer every week.
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A trial period at a new job to see if you're fit for the position.
Jake is on probation at his new job until they decide if he's a good fit.
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A time when a student must get better at their studies or behavior to avoid getting into trouble.
After failing his exams, Mark was put on probation and needs to improve his grades.
translation
A period when someone who did something wrong doesn't go to jail but has to follow certain rules and meet regularly with a special officer.; A trial period at a new job to see if you're fit for the position.; A time when a student must get better at their studies or behavior to avoid getting into trouble.
Word Forms
Plural
probations