PROBATION
/ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of PROBATION
A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance
"You'll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, they'll hire you permanently."
A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions
"He got two years probation for robbery."
The act of testing; proof
Examples of PROBATION in a Sentence
- "You'll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, they'll hire you permanently."
- "He got two years probation for robbery."
Word Details
Is PROBATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROBATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PROBATION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PROBATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | o | b | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROBATION
100 words from the letters in PROBATION
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How to Use PROBATION in Word Games
PROBATION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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