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probationary

Probationary (adj) means relating to or occurring during a trial or testing period. Example: “She's still in her probationary period at the new job.”

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Relating to or occurring during a trial or testing period.
"She's still in her probationary period at the new job."

How to use probationary

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing something tied to a trial or testing period, like a new employee's first months.

Common pairings
probationary period probationary employee

Word forms

more probationary comparative, probationaries plural, most probationary superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “probationary” mean?

The word “probationary” means relating to or occurring during a trial or testing period. In plain terms, describing something tied to a trial or testing period, like a new employee's first months.

How do you use “probationary” in a sentence?

Here is “probationary” used in a sentence: “She's still in her probationary period at the new job.”

What part of speech is “probationary”?

“Probationary” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of probationary?

"probationary" (adj) means relating to or occurring during a trial or testing period.

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