probationer

[ proh-bey-shuh-ner ]

noun

1. a person undergoing probation or trial.

probationer

/ prəˈbeɪʃənə /

noun

1. a person on probation

Other Words From

• pro·bation·er·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of probationer¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; probation + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The teacher said she was aware of probationer teachers leaving the profession almost immediately.

From BBC

"To let a probationer on a building site with no supervision to do work is an absolute accident waiting to happen."

From BBC

Further recommendations include improving leadership behaviours and updating probationer training to enable new starts to feel equipped to deal with frontline policing.

From BBC

Insp Young was asked about the training received by three probationer officers who were on the scene on the day of Mr Bayoh's death.

From BBC

They got a break when an officer charged with checking in with people on probation recognized a probationer as the suspect caught on video.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aspirant
• competitor
• contestant
• entry
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