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probation

probation

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British English/prəˈbeɪʃən/
American English/proʊˈbeɪʃən/
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probation with German translation

probation usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She is still on probation this month.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The manager gave him feedback during probation.

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probation belongs to the topic "IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

probationProbezeit
guestGast
greetingBegrüßung
viewAussicht
toolWerkzeug
pricePreis
helphelfen

probation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between probation / trial period / internship / trial / evaluation period

P
🇬🇧English
probation

the main term for a fixed period when an employee is assessed before permanent hiring

A2Very Often

She is on probation for three months.

T
🇬🇧English
trial period

a more general, everyday phrase for a short assessment period before a final decision

A2Very Often

The company offers a one-month trial period.

I
🇬🇧English
internship

a training position for learning and gaining experience, not mainly an assessment period

A2Often

She completed an internship at a software company.

T
🇬🇧English
trial

a general word for a test or tryout; in work contexts it can mean a trial hire, but is less specific

A2Very Often

He was given a trial before the company made a decision.

E
🇬🇧English
evaluation period

a period when someone’s work or performance is being assessed

A2Often

The first six months are an evaluation period.

P
🇬🇧English
probationary period

the formal full phrase for probation at work, stressing the period itself

A2Often

During the probationary period, your performance will be reviewed.

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How to pronounce probation and what this word means

probation means probation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce probation

/prəˈbeɪʃən/

probation translation

probation

probation examples

She is still on probation this month.

probation transcription

/prəˈbeɪʃən/, /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

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probation in a professional learning context.

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probation is pronounced as /prəˈbeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

probation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She is still on probation this month. Translation: Она всё ещё на испытательном сроке в этом месяце.

Is probation part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, probation can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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Yes, probation can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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