범죄자를 구금하는 대신 일정 기간 감독 하에 양호한 행동을 조건으로 석방하는 제도
The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.
예문:
"The judge sentenced the first-time offender to two years of probation instead of prison."
"He must meet with his probation officer every Tuesday to ensure he is following the court's rules."
새로운 직원의 성격이나 능력을 시험하고 관찰하는 수습 또는 견습 기간
A process or period of testing the character or abilities of a person, especially a new employee.
예문:
"New hires are usually on probation for the first three months of their employment."
"After successfully completing her probation, she was offered a permanent contract with full benefits."
성적이나 품행이 불량한 학생에게 개선을 요구하며 부여하는 학사 경고 또는 근신 상태
A status given to a student whose academic performance or conduct is unsatisfactory, requiring improvement to remain in school.
예문:
"Because his GPA fell below 2.0, the university placed him on academic probation for the next semester."
"Students on probation are often restricted from participating in varsity sports or student government."
종교 단체에 입회했으나 아직 최종 서원을 하지 않은 사람에게 주어지는 수련 또는 시련의 기간
A period of testing or trial for a person who has entered a religious community but has not yet taken final vows.
예문:
"The novice spent a year in probation before being allowed to take his final vows in the monastery."
"This period of spiritual probation is designed to test the depth of one's commitment to the faith."