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- [proh-bey-shuh n]
- /proʊˈbeɪ ʃən/
- /prəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-bey-shuh n]
- /proʊˈbeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of probationary word
- noun probationary the act of testing. 1
- noun probationary the testing or trial of a person's conduct, character, qualifications, or the like. 1
- noun probationary the state or period of such testing or trial. 1
- noun probationary Law. a method of dealing with offenders, especially young persons guilty of minor crimes or first offenses, by allowing them to go at large under supervision of a probation officer. the state of having been conditionally released. 1
- noun probationary Education. a trial period or condition of students in certain educational institutions who are being permitted to redeem failures, misconduct, etc. 1
- noun probationary the testing or trial of a candidate for membership in a religious body or order, for holy orders, etc. 1
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Origin of probationary
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English probacion < Latin probātiōn- (stem of probātiō). See probate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Probationary
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probationary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
probationary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for probationary
adj probationary
- developmental — Developmental means relating to the development of someone or something.
adjective probationary
- balloon — A balloon is a small, thin, rubber bag that you blow air into so that it becomes larger and rounder or longer. Balloons are used as toys or decorations.
- experiential — Involving or based on experience and observation.
- experimental — (of a new invention or product) based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized.
- exploratory — Relating to or involving exploration or investigation.
- laboratory — a building, part of a building, or other place equipped to conduct scientific experiments, tests, investigations, etc., or to manufacture chemicals, medicines, or the like.
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