ALL meanings of probation
pro·ba·tion
P p - noun probation the act of testing. 1
- noun probation the testing or trial of a person's conduct, character, qualifications, or the like. 1
- noun probation the state or period of such testing or trial. 1
- noun probation 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 probation Education. a trial period or condition of students in certain educational institutions who are being permitted to redeem failures, misconduct, etc. 1
- noun probation the testing or trial of a candidate for membership in a religious body or order, for holy orders, etc. 1
- noun probation Archaic. proof. 1
- noun probation law: conditional release 1
- noun probation work: trial period 1
- uncountable noun probation Probation is a period of time during which a person who has committed a crime has to obey the law and be supervised by a probation officer, rather than being sent to prison. 0
- uncountable noun probation Probation is a period of time during which someone is judging your character and ability while you work, in order to see if you are suitable for that type of work. 0
- noun probation a system of dealing with offenders by placing them under the supervision of a probation officer 0
- noun probation a trial period, as for a teacher, religious novitiate, etc 0
- noun probation the act of proving or testing 0
- noun probation a period during which a new employee may have his employment terminated on the grounds of unsuitability 0
- noun probation a testing or trial, as of a person's character, ability to meet requirements, etc. 0
- noun probation the suspension of sentence of a person convicted but not yet imprisoned, on condition of continued good behavior and regular reporting to a probation officer 0
- noun probation the status of a person being tested or on trial 0
- noun probation the period of testing or trial 0
- abbreviation PROBATION proof 0