Antonyms for probationary

Grammar : Adj

Spell : proh-bey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : proʊˈbeɪ ʃən

Definition of probationary

Origin : early 15c., "trial, experiment, test," from Old French probacion "proof, evidence" (14c., Modern French probation) and directly from Latin probationem (nominative probatio) "approval, assent; a proving, trial, inspection, examination," noun of action from past participle stem of probare "to test" (see prove). Meaning "testing of a person's conduct" (especially as a trial period for membership) is from early 15c.; theological sense first recorded 1520s; criminal justice sense is recorded by 1866. As a verb from 1640s. Related: Probationer; probationary.

As in tentative : adj conditional, experimental
As in trial : adj experimental
As in experimental : adj exploratory

Example sentences :

In 1756 there were 48 pastors at work, with 22 probationary preachers and students.
Extract from : « The Huguenots in France » by Samuel Smiles.

And with Mr. O'Donnell it would be probationary for the first fortnight or month.
Extract from : « The Celt and Saxon, Complete » by George Meredith

With adults this was regarded as a probationary agreement to marry.
Extract from : « The Captain of the Janizaries » by James M. Ludlow

That in its probationary character lies its educative influence.
Extract from : « Browning and Dogma » by Ethel M. Naish

Father Paul meantime had had his share in the probationary action.
Extract from : « Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871 » by Various

The first or probationary degree of the Order is intended for the masses.
Extract from : « The Nation's Peril » by Anonymous

You mean you permitted a probationary physician to perform this kind of surgery?
Extract from : « Star Surgeon » by Alan Nourse

I will welcome those conflicts as they come, as probationary ones.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 7 » by Samuel Richardson

I went to the country, full of hope, at the end of my six probationary months.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 2 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Before a full-time student proceeds to higher education, he must pass a probationary period of one year in production work.
Extract from : « Area Handbook for Albania » by Eugene K. Keefe

Synonyms for probationary

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