Vocabulary Entry

probation

|noun • verb

noun

A period of testing or trial, especially in a job or academic setting, during which a person's performance is evaluated.

Example Sentences

"She is currently on probation for her new job."

"His academic probation was lifted after he improved his grades."

"The student was placed on probation for his behavior."

verb

Example Sentences

"The judge decided to probation the offender for six months."

"They will probation the employee before deciding on a permanent position."

"He was probated for his first offense."