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probation

pro·ba·tion

probation

 
 
pronunciation:
pro beI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition: a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior.
The club has accepted me on a three-month probation.
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derivations: probational (adj.), probationary (adj.)
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