probationary

1 of 2

adjective

pro·​ba·​tion·​ary -shəˌnerē 

-ri

1

a

: of, relating to, or contributing toward probation

a candidate for the job who has not yet completed his probationary period

b

: granted or assigned in connection with probation

a probationary salary

a probationary appointment

c

: done by way of or in connection with probation

probationary service

2

: being tried out : being on a trial basis or on probation

probationary employees

probationary

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -es

: probationer

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probation + -ary

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Rhymes for probationary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary