Meaning & use
Probationer
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A person who is on probation, whether serving a criminal sentence under supervision or undergoing a trial period in a job or training program.
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The probationer was required to report to her officer once a week.
As a probationer nurse, she worked under close supervision for her first six months.
A note on using this word
Used both in the criminal justice system, for offenders serving supervised sentences, and in professional training, for those in a trial employment period.
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