probationary — relating to or serving as a probation; employed on a trial basis
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or serving as a probation; employed on a trial basis
Pronunciation (IPA): /proʊˈbeɪʃəˌneri/
Korean meaning: 시험적인, 수습의; 견습 기간의
Korean pronunciation: 프로**베이**셔네리
Example Sentences
- The new teacher's probationary period was extended because she kept mixing up students' names with Pokemon characters.
- All new drivers must display probationary license plates for their first year.
- His probationary employment contract clearly stated that bringing his pet hamster to work was not allowed.
probationary
ADJECTIVE//proʊˈbeɪʃəˌneri//
relating to or serving as a probation; employed on a trial basis
A probationary employee works under supervision during their trial period
The probationary path walks between visionary hope and legendary guidance—where necessary trials bloom into legendary futures
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'probatio' meaning 'approval' or 'trial', derived from 'probare' meaning 'to prove' or 'to test'. The suffix '-ary' means 'relating to' or 'of the nature of'.
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📝Examples
“The new teacher's probationary period was extended because she kept mixing up students' names with Pokemon characters.”
“All new drivers must display probationary license plates for their first year.”
“His probationary employment contract clearly stated that bringing his pet hamster to work was not allowed.”
“During the probationary period, employees receive regular performance evaluations.”
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