noun phrase · formal

probationary period

UK/prəˈbeɪʃənəri ˈpɪəriəd/US/proʊˈbeɪʃəˌnɛri ˈpɪriəd/pro·BA·tion·ary PE·ri·od

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an initial period after hiring when an employee's performance is assessed

Examples

New employees usually have a three-month probationary period.

During the probationary period the employer can decide whether to confirm the appointment.

She was dismissed before the end of her probationary period.

Band 8 sentence

New hires typically undergo a probationary period, during which their performance and fit with the team are assessed.

Collocations

  • serve a probationary period
  • end of the probationary period

Word family

probation (n) nounprobationary (adj) adjectiveperiod (n) noun

Common mistakes

I am on a probation period.I am on probation.

She was fired in probationary period.She was fired during the probationary period.

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Synonyms

trial period

Easily confused

trial period

The company offered a three-month trial period before signing the full contract.

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