probation
/proʊˈbeɪʃən/
noun
- A period of time when a person who has committed a crime is allowed to stay out of prison but must follow strict rules and report to an officer regularly.
- He has to meet with his probation officer every month.
- If she violates her probation by breaking the law, she could be sent to prison.
- The judge sentenced him to three years of probation instead of jail time.
- A trial period for a new employee to see if they are suitable for the job.
- New hires are on probation for the first 90 days.
- He passed his probation and became a permanent employee.
- During her probation, she received regular feedback from her manager.