"probation" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌproʊˈbeɪʃən/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-probation.wav [US] Forms: probation [singular], probations [plural]
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  1. If you are on probation, you are not in prison or jail, but you are still limited because of being convicted of a crime.
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  2. If you are on probation at work, you have recently been hired, and your boss is deciding if you're suitable.
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  3. If you are on probation at school, you are limited at school for a short time as a punishment.
    Sense id: simple-probation-en-noun-gLrURLKR
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