B2nounformalwork
US/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
UK/prəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
a trial period at the start of a job, when your employer decides if you are suitable
In context
New employees are on probation for the first three months.
She passed her probation and was offered a permanent contract.
The manager extended his probation by another month because of poor attendance.
Words that go with probation
noun + noun
- probation periodThe probation period is stated in your contract.
noun + preposition
- on probationAll new staff are on probation until June.
- end of probationYou will get a salary review at the end of probation.
verb + noun
- pass probationYou must pass probation before you can take paid leave.
- complete probationShe completed probation with excellent feedback.
adjective + noun
- six-month probationThe contract includes a six-month probation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am in probationCorrect: I am on probation