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View synonyms for probationer

probationer

[ proh-bey-shuh-ner ]

noun

  1. a person undergoing probation or trial.


probationer

/ prəˈbeɪʃənə /

noun

  1. a person on probation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • pro·bation·er·ship noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of probationer1

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

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

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

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

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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.

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No offers to candidates for the postponed intake of probationers - which was scheduled for 8 January - had yet been made and force confirmed the application process would continue for 2024.

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