probation

• Существительное, обозначающее период оценки или надзора, часто используемое в трудоустройстве для оценки пригодности нового сотрудника или в праве как альтернатива тюремному заключению, когда правонарушитель освобождается под судебные условия.

A noun referring to a period of assessment or supervision, often used in employment to evaluate a new employee's suitability, or in law as an alternative to imprisonment where an offender is released under court-imposed conditions.

uncountable

1. Trial period for suitabilityB1formal

   A period of time during which a new employee or member is assessed to determine if they are suitable for a permanent position or membership.

   Испытательный срок

   • The new hire is on a six-month probation before becoming a permanent employee.
   • During probation, her performance was closely monitored by the supervisor.
   • He successfully completed his probation and was offered a full-time contract.

   Synonymstest periodtrialtrial period

2. Legal supervisionB2formallegal

   A court-ordered period during which an offender is released into the community under supervision, instead of being sent to prison, subject to specific conditions.

   Условное наказание

   • The judge sentenced him to two years of probation for the minor offense.
   • She was required to meet with her probation officer every month.
   • Violating the terms of probation can result in imprisonment.

   Synonymsparole

3. Period for reformB2formallegal

   A trial period given to an offender to demonstrate good behavior and rehabilitation, often as an alternative to harsher punishment.

   Испытательный срок

   • The court granted him probation to give him a chance to reform.
   • During probation, he attended counseling sessions as required.
   • She was placed on probation for a year to prove she could abide by the law.