probation — a period of testing or trial, especially for a new employee or criminal offender
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of testing or trial, especially for a new employee or criminal offender
Pronunciation (IPA): /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 시험 기간, 견습 기간, 보호 관찰
Korean pronunciation: 프러**베이**션
Example Sentences
- After his third coffee spill incident, Jake's probation at the office was extended by another month.
- The company has a strict probation policy for all new hires.
- She was released on probation instead of serving jail time.
probation
NOUN//proʊˈbeɪʃən//
a period of testing or trial, especially for a new employee or criminal offender
A new employee works under close supervision during their probation period
Probation ends at the station, now off to vacation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'probatio,' derived from 'probare' meaning 'to test, approve, or assay.' The word entered English through Old French 'probacion' during the medieval period.
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📝Examples
“After his third coffee spill incident, Jake's probation at the office was extended by another month.”
“The company has a strict probation policy for all new hires.”
“She was released on probation instead of serving jail time.”
“His probation officer was surprisingly understanding about his fear of butterflies.”
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