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probationary

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective probationary has 1 sense
  1. probationary, provisional, provisionary, tentative - under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule"
    Antonym: unconditional (indirect, via conditional)

Definitions from the Web

Probationary

Adjective: relating to or serving as a trial or test period

Example Sentence: Sarah is currently in her probationary period at her new job, and her performance will determine whether she will be hired permanently.

Adjective: subject to probation; liable to have one's status changed based on performance

Example Sentence: The probationary employees will be evaluated after six months to determine if they meet the company's standards for full-time employment.

Adjective: popular or commonplace

Example Sentence: Jeans and t-shirts are the probationary attire in this casual office environment.

Noun: a person who is serving a trial or test period

Example Sentence: John is a probationary in the police academy, hoping to become a full-fledged officer.

Noun: a period of time during which a person's abilities or conduct are observed and evaluated

Example Sentence: The new teacher underwent a probationary period to demonstrate her teaching skills before being granted a permanent position.

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