Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun probation

3 senses of probation

Sense 1
probation -- (a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership)
       => trial period, test period -- (a period of time during which someone or something is tested)

Sense 2
probation -- (a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself)
       => trial period, test period -- (a period of time during which someone or something is tested)

Sense 3
probation -- ((law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court; "probation is part of the sentencing process")
       => liberation, release, freeing -- (the act of liberating someone or something)