noun phrase · formal
probationary period
UK/prəˈbeɪʃənəri ˈpɪəriəd/US/proʊˈbeɪʃəˌnɛri ˈpɪriəd/pro·BA·tion·ary PE·ri·od
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
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.
Say it for a higher band
5trial period→6probation→7+probationary period
Synonyms
trial period
Easily confused
trial period
“The company offered a three-month trial period before signing the full contract.”
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