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probation

noun

prō-ˈbā-shən

Definition of probation

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 Teuber, 63, returned to Pinellas County jail after police say a probation compliance search of his home turned up 61 gummies and other edibles as well as 13 rounds of ammunition. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 He was sentenced to five years’ probation and community service. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 He was also charged with multiple misdemeanors related to drugs and violating probation. — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Cook County court records indicate Arroyo was convicted of a 1996 felony burglary and sentenced to 18 months' probation. — Dave Savini, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for probation

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Running parallel to this butchery investigation is the arrival of perpetually hungover FBI agent Gwen Birgssen, played by British actress Lily James with an incomprehensible southern drawl and some clunky platitudes that veer into genre parody.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Doctors can use the score to determine whether more investigation or treatment is necessary, particularly in people who have inherited risk of pancreatic cancer or who have had pancreatitis, for example.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigation

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One place that states can begin with is a closer examination of nonmedical vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren.

— Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
In a recent examination of prescribing trends, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Olfson and his team reported progress.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of examination

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And it's brought to our audience a wide range of compelling stories – from personal narratives to sound-rich explorations of places and events to hard-hitting journalism on issues and topics that are important to students.

— Janet W. Lee, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Tudor sees a lot more Western Hemisphere exploration rising from Alaska down to Argentina, and South American governments are trending more business friendly.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of exploration

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Evidence from decades of studies and real-world use of vaccines have proved there is no link between vaccines and autism.

— FATIMA HUSSEIN, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
That study, being conducted by DRC and Doctors Without Borders, will give participants a shot of Ervebo, followed a month later by a shot of an experimental vaccine designed to protect against the Sudan version of the Ebola virus.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

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