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probation

/ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/noun3 syllables

Probation means: a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership.

What does probation mean?3

noun

1

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

2

a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself

3

(law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court“probation is part of the sentencing process”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with probation?60

two syllables

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Probation in a sentence

  • The end of my probation period is nearing.brymck
  • Sami didn't want to be on disciplinary probation.OsoHombre
  • Yanni was on probation for something he did four months ago.Amastan
  • Because Yanni is already in probation, this charge is sending him straight to jail.Amastan
  • He's still on probation, isn't he?CH
  • She's still on probation, isn't she?CH
  • She's on probation for the moment.OsoHombre
  • You're still in your probation period.OsoHombre

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Forms of probation

as a noun

plural
probations