probation
[noun]
Synonyms: trial period, apprenticeship, trial

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

pro‧ba‧tion /prəˈbeɪʃən $ proʊ-/ noun [uncountable]

1. a system that allows some criminals not to go to prison or to leave prison, if they behave well and see a probation officer regularly, for a particular period of time:
The judge sentenced Jennings to three years’ probation.
(put/place somebody) on probation
He pleaded guilty and was placed on probation.

2. a period of time, during which an employer can see if a new worker is suitable:
a three month probation period
on probation
Some people are appointed on probation.

3. American English a period of time in which you must improve your work or behave well so that you will not have to leave your job:
I’m afraid I have no choice but to put you on probation.
—probationary adjective:
a probationary period

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

probation
noun
ADJ. give sb, place sb on, put sb on, sentence sb to He was placed on probation for two years. She was sentenced to a year's probation.
release sb on
PROBATION + NOUN order He was under a probation order for attacking a photographer.
officer | service | hostel | period Once your probation period is successfully completed, you will be offered a contract.
PREP. on ~ The judge put her on probation for a year. He joined the company on six months' probation.

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