probation

noun

prō-ˈbā-shən How to pronounce probation (audio)
Definition of probationnext
as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character

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Recent Examples of probation His sentence included three years of probation, serve five days in jail, and he was ordered to complete a drinking-driver program along with paying fines and restitution. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Aaron Child, a 19-year-old from Boise, was arrested on suspicion of felony burglary and also two probation violations. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026 Pelosi pleaded guilty in 2022 to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence in Napa County and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 McWhorter must pay a $1,383 fine, complete 48 hours of community service, and serve one year of probation, per the terms of the deal. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for probation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
  1. investigation
  2. examination
  3. inquiry
  4. exploration
  5. study
Noun
  • The federal agency closed its civil rights investigation in January 2025, days before President Joe Biden left office.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • An investigation linked the tire jack to a vehicle driven by Dustin Kendall, 37, of New London, police said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of investigation
Noun
  • Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, bowing to mounting pressure after tens of thousands of students and supporters took to the streets demanding his removal and sweeping reforms to India’s examination system.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • After a brief examination, Quinn recommended treatment with hand sanitizer applied into the ear canals during the visit and at home, according to a reprimand issued by the medical board July 16.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • Kansas City and Independence’s health departments have not responded to inquiries as of Wednesday.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Each year, the department faces lawsuits cataloging records inquiries that the LAPD failed to respond to by the 10-day or 24-day deadline.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of inquiry
Noun
  • The goal of the expedition is to raise money and awareness for his nonprofit, which is dedicated to Arctic climate research, marine science and exploration.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
  • That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New York, where the 25-year-old ICU nurse lives and studies.
    — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Definition of exploration
Noun
  • By the end of his studies, Salakhutdinov recalled, Yang turned down a job offer from a senior Apple executive who reported directly to Tim Cook.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The study projected that, if the recommendations were implemented, they could be completed by 2020.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of study

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