Employee Evaluation Terms

noun the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision

• The judge sentenced him to two years of probation for his white-collar crime.
• I heard she's on probation for shoplifting at the mall.
• He's on probation, so he has to stay out of trouble or he'll go to jail.
• Being on probation in a new job means you have to prove yourself before getting a permanent position.

adjective relating to or serving as a period of testing or trial, especially for a new employee

• The new employees will undergo a probationary period to assess their performance.
• During the probationary period, make sure to be on your best behavior.
• I hope I pass my probationary period with flying colors.
• Being on probationary status in a relationship is like testing the waters before committing.