I. -shəˌnerē, -ri adjective
Etymology: probation + -ary
1.
a. : of, relating to, or contributing toward probation
a candidate for the job who has not yet completed his probationary period
b. : granted or assigned in connection with probation
a probationary salary
a probationary appointment
c. : done by way of or in connection with probation
probationary service
2. : being tried out : being on a trial basis or on probation
probationary employees
II. noun
( -es )
: probationer