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probation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of probation

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

Synonyms of probation

delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probe, probing, research, study

Words Related to probation

checkup, diagnosis, inspection

hearing, interrogation, trial

feeler, query, question

poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey

challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz

rehearing, reinvestigation

self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

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