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Probation

/proʊˈbeɪʃən/
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(noun) A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.

The end of my probation period is nearing.
Tom is still on probation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new employee was on ____ for the first three months before being offered a permanent contract.

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