Probation
noun
A period of time when a person is judged on their performance or behavior, before making a final decision.
He is on probation at his new job
Often appears as...
- on probation
- probation period
noun
A legal system where people who have committed a crime avoid prison and are given a chance to improve their behavior.
He was sentenced to five years of probation for theft.
Often appears as...
- on probation
- probation officer
noun
In education, a warning given to a student for poor performance or behavior.
The student was put on academic probation for poor grades.
Often appears as...
- academic probation
- on probation
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Academic
noun
A period of time when a person is judged on their performance or behavior, before making a final decision.
He is on probation at his new job
Often appears as...
- on probation
- probation period
noun
A legal system where people who have committed a crime avoid prison and are given a chance to improve their behavior.
He was sentenced to five years of probation for theft.
Often appears as...
- on probation
- probation officer
noun
In education, a warning given to a student for poor performance or behavior.
The student was put on academic probation for poor grades.
Often appears as...
- academic probation
- on probation
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Job Assessment
Probation at work means assessment of a new employee's performance or conduct.
If I perform well during my probation, I'll become a permanent employee.
Pro Tip 2/3Conditional Stability
During job probation, employment is not fully stable and can be terminated if performance is lacking.
During his probation, Mark was extra careful not to make mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Period
This period is crucial; it can decide your future in a job.
Jane worked long hours on her project to impress her boss during probation.
Pro Tip 1/3Job Assessment
Probation at work means assessment of a new employee's performance or conduct.
If I perform well during my probation, I'll become a permanent employee.
Pro Tip 2/3Conditional Stability
During job probation, employment is not fully stable and can be terminated if performance is lacking.
During his probation, Mark was extra careful not to make mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Period
This period is crucial; it can decide your future in a job.
Jane worked long hours on her project to impress her boss during probation.
Pro Tip 1/3Job Assessment
Probation at work means assessment of a new employee's performance or conduct.
If I perform well during my probation, I'll become a permanent employee.
Pro Tip 2/3Conditional Stability
During job probation, employment is not fully stable and can be terminated if performance is lacking.
During his probation, Mark was extra careful not to make mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Period
This period is crucial; it can decide your future in a job.
Jane worked long hours on her project to impress her boss during probation.
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How we use astrophysics...
We were asked to help a California district attorney understand prosecutorial delays in their jurisdiction. There are people on probation or sitting in jail, awaiting for trial sometimes for years. They wanted to know what kind of cases dragged on, and they had a massive data set to explore to understand it,
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The surprising...
to help them see that there's basically two categories of defendants in the the ones we're afraid of -- oftentimes, rightfully so -- and the ones we're mad at. These are the ones who miss all of their scheduled appointments and they blow through the best-laid probation plans.
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Bryan Stevenson: We need...
We have seven million people on probation and parole. And mass incarceration, in my judgment, has fundamentally changed our world. In poor communities, in communities of color, there is this despair, there is this hopelessness that is being shaped by these outcomes.
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in the house at a time it's just crazy where drugs lead you she eventually turned to crime to support her habit convicted of first degree burglary Jill got an eight-year sentence but was put on probation she violated her probation and is now doing hard time
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We need to talk about an...
probation and parole and mass incarceration in my judgment has fundamentally changed our world in poor communities and communities of color there is this despair there is this hopelessness that is being shaped by these outcomes but one out of three
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Why is this Male Ant...
nothing is wasted even a wing has some nutritional value the rest of the workers take him into the nest he has their support at least for the time being he's on probation until he actually mates with the Queen he could
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How forgiveness can...
because they're expected to pay for their own probation officers and their own electronic monitors. Forgiving violations of law or promises to pay back loans does pose risks. Forgiveness may encourage more violations.
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Help for kids the...
I applied with the mentors and support she provided, got a letter of acceptance, and one of the paragraphs read, "You've been admitted under probationary status." I said, "Probation? I'm already on probation,
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
the rest of the workers take him into the nest he has their support at least for the time being he's on probation until he actually mates with the queen he could still be attacked another wing is removed
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Queen Ant Mating Season...
Nothing is wasted. Even a wing has some nutritional value. The rest of the workers take him into the nest. He has their support, at least for the time being. He's on probation.
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How we use astrophysics...
We were asked to help a California district attorney understand prosecutorial delays in their jurisdiction. There are people on probation or sitting in jail, awaiting for trial sometimes for years. They wanted to know what kind of cases dragged on, and they had a massive data set to explore to understand it,
Video examples
The surprising...
to help them see that there's basically two categories of defendants in the the ones we're afraid of -- oftentimes, rightfully so -- and the ones we're mad at. These are the ones who miss all of their scheduled appointments and they blow through the best-laid probation plans.
Video examples
Bryan Stevenson: We need...
We have seven million people on probation and parole. And mass incarceration, in my judgment, has fundamentally changed our world. In poor communities, in communities of color, there is this despair, there is this hopelessness that is being shaped by these outcomes.
Video examples
Pregnant in Prison PIPE...
in the house at a time it's just crazy where drugs lead you she eventually turned to crime to support her habit convicted of first degree burglary Jill got an eight-year sentence but was put on probation she violated her probation and is now doing hard time
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We need to talk about an...
probation and parole and mass incarceration in my judgment has fundamentally changed our world in poor communities and communities of color there is this despair there is this hopelessness that is being shaped by these outcomes but one out of three
Video examples
Why is this Male Ant...
nothing is wasted even a wing has some nutritional value the rest of the workers take him into the nest he has their support at least for the time being he's on probation until he actually mates with the Queen he could
Video examples
How forgiveness can...
because they're expected to pay for their own probation officers and their own electronic monitors. Forgiving violations of law or promises to pay back loans does pose risks. Forgiveness may encourage more violations.
Video examples
Help for kids the...
I applied with the mentors and support she provided, got a letter of acceptance, and one of the paragraphs read, "You've been admitted under probationary status." I said, "Probation? I'm already on probation,
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
the rest of the workers take him into the nest he has their support at least for the time being he's on probation until he actually mates with the queen he could still be attacked another wing is removed
Video examples
Queen Ant Mating Season...
Nothing is wasted. Even a wing has some nutritional value. The rest of the workers take him into the nest. He has their support, at least for the time being. He's on probation.
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James Forman, Jr.
American Lawyer
In court, judges tell people that their conviction carries a sentence of years, or probation. The truth is far more terrible. People convicted of crimes often become social outcasts for life, finding it difficult or impossible to rent an apartment, get a job, adopt children, access public benefits, serve on juries, or vote.
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Elias Hicks
American Clergyman
And if we are in this state, if we had an eternity of probation, what reason have we to suppose that we should profit by it - if we had ever so long a time to chose for ourselves we should pursue our own will, to gratify our carnal I desires.
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George Steinbrenner
American Businessman
People keep coming up to me and asking, 'How does it feel to be banned for life?' Banned for life. I wasn't banned for life. There was never a word of suspension, probation or ban in that agreement. It was never meant to be part of it.
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Richard Cabral
Mexican Actor
I didn't know that I could be an actor until I was 25 years old, and now I continue to go back to the prisons and probation camps and the inner city to say that you don't have to go through the violence, through the trauma like I did.
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Larry Wilmore
American Comedian
My father was in law enforcement growing up. He was a probation officer. And I've always understood the point of view of the peace officer, you know, because of my dad.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Sacrifice is truly the crowning test of the gospel. Men are tried and tested in this mortal probation to see if they will put first in their lives the kingdom of God.
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Justin Gaethje
American Athlete
Working in a juvenile detention center, being a probation officer for at-risk youths, I'll do something like that. Something nice and stable.
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Heather Mac Donald
American Editor
No one doubts that having a criminal record - whether it results in community probation or prison - is a serious handicap.
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PnB Rock
American Musician
You might have two years probation and do good for a whole year, and you make one mistake, and you got to start over.
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Dereck Chisora
Zimbabwean Boxer
I did probation for three years.
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James Forman, Jr.
American Lawyer
In court, judges tell people that their conviction carries a sentence of years, or probation. The truth is far more terrible. People convicted of crimes often become social outcasts for life, finding it difficult or impossible to rent an apartment, get a job, adopt children, access public benefits, serve on juries, or vote.
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Elias Hicks
American Clergyman
And if we are in this state, if we had an eternity of probation, what reason have we to suppose that we should profit by it - if we had ever so long a time to chose for ourselves we should pursue our own will, to gratify our carnal I desires.
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George Steinbrenner
American Businessman
People keep coming up to me and asking, 'How does it feel to be banned for life?' Banned for life. I wasn't banned for life. There was never a word of suspension, probation or ban in that agreement. It was never meant to be part of it.
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Richard Cabral
Mexican Actor
I didn't know that I could be an actor until I was 25 years old, and now I continue to go back to the prisons and probation camps and the inner city to say that you don't have to go through the violence, through the trauma like I did.
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Larry Wilmore
American Comedian
My father was in law enforcement growing up. He was a probation officer. And I've always understood the point of view of the peace officer, you know, because of my dad.
Quote examples
Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Sacrifice is truly the crowning test of the gospel. Men are tried and tested in this mortal probation to see if they will put first in their lives the kingdom of God.
Quote examples
Justin Gaethje
American Athlete
Working in a juvenile detention center, being a probation officer for at-risk youths, I'll do something like that. Something nice and stable.
Quote examples
Heather Mac Donald
American Editor
No one doubts that having a criminal record - whether it results in community probation or prison - is a serious handicap.
Quote examples
PnB Rock
American Musician
You might have two years probation and do good for a whole year, and you make one mistake, and you got to start over.
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Dereck Chisora
Zimbabwean Boxer
I did probation for three years.
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