probation /prō-bāˈshən or prə-/

1. Testing
2. Proof
3. A preliminary time or condition appointed to allow suitability or unsuitability (eg of a new employee) to appear
4. Noviciate
5. Suspension of sentence, allowing liberty under supervision on condition of good behaviour (esp to young, or first, offenders)
6. Time of trial
7. Moral trial

probāˈtional adjective

Relating to, serving purpose of, probation or trial

probāˈtionary adjective

1. Probational
2. On probation

A probationer

probāˈtioner noun

1. Someone who is on probation or trial
2. An offender under probation
3. A novice
4. Someone licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate (esp Scot)

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