Synonyms for probationary
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : proh-bey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : proʊˈbeɪ ʃən |
Top 10 synonyms for probationary Other synonyms for the word probationary
- beginning
- conjectural
- contingent
- dependent
- developmental
- experiential
- first stage
- iffy
- indefinite
- laboratory
- makeshift
- momentary
- not final
- not settled
- on approval
- on trial
- open for consideration
- preparatory
- primary
- probationary
- provisional
- provisionary
- provisory
- speculative
- subject to change
- temporary
- tentative
- test
- trial
- trial-and-error
- unconcluded
- unconfirmed
- undecided
- under probation
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for probationary
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