All 3 Uses
probation
in
All the Bright Places, by Niven
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- Technically, I'm on probation this year.†
p. 12.5 *probation = a period of testing
- Probation means 'period of testing somebody's suitability; period when student must improve.'†
p. 16.5
- Do I need to remind you you're on probation?†
p. 147.9
Definitions:
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(1)
(probation) a period of time when a person is being tested or watched to see if they meet certain expectations or follow rules
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) In archaic literature, probation can be used to mean "proof" or "demonstration."