probation

noun

prō-ˈbā-shən How to pronounce probation (audio)
Definition of probationnext
as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character

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Recent Examples of probation The other girl, Shadolla Peterson, testified against Pike and Shipp and received probation. — Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Offseason knee surgery and a 30-day sentence in Texas for a probation violation shaped Rice’s path to the opener; he was transported from jail to a nearby hospital for treatment before being released in mid-June. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 Her accomplices, then-boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp and friend Shadolla Peterson, were previously sentenced to life and probation, respectively, in connection with the killing. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2026 Four others from the Bryant pit crew also were fined and put on probation because of their participation in a separate altercation after the conclusion of the second heat race at the Virginia track. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for probation
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  1. investigation
  2. examination
  3. inquiry
  4. exploration
  5. study
Noun
  • The reports come after misconduct findings against some interfraternity chapters in the spring and multiple criminal investigations, according to the letter.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of investigation
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  • The youth movement, which emerged earlier this year out of anger over high unemployment among young people and leaked examination papers, has grown into a political force.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Writer-director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut navigates tricky emotional waters but emerges as a trenchant examination of what forgiveness and penitence can look like, allowing no room for anything resembling a pat happy ending.
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • The official inquiry held gunman Mun Se-gwang solely responsible.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking to stay in power, has been criticized over the lack of an official inquiry into the attacks, as well as reports that he was warned about them in advance.
    — Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of inquiry
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  • There are some films like this on other social justice issues that movie beyond a kind of polemic into a deeper exploration of the material.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • PinkPantheress credits Kelela, along with Kaytranada, as being an essential influence on her exploration of electronic music.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of exploration
Noun
  • One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility.
    — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Looking through his microscope, Kubelka counted cells as part of a study of neuromuscular diseases.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of study

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