Probation

/ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Probation

noun

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  3. The act of testing; proof
Anagrams of Probation

No exact anagrams found for "probation". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "probation" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Probation"

Probation is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Probation" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "probation" is a medium-scoring word.