probatory

adjective

pro·​ba·​to·​ry ˈprō-bə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce probatory (audio)

Examples of probatory in a Sentence

an abundance of probatory data linking smoking to cancer

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of probatory was in 1593

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Cite this Entry

“Probatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probatory. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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