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probation period

probation period

Meaning of probation period

trial work period

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British English/prəˈbeɪʃən ˈpɪəriəd/
American English/ə proʊˈbeɪʃən ˈpɪriəd/
Russian transcription[ɪspɨˈtatʲɪlnɨj srok]
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probation period with Russian translation

probation period usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В контракте указано, что испытательный срок длится три месяца.

The contract says the probation period lasts three months.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В течение испытательного срока вы будете получать отзывы каждую неделю.

During the probation period you will receive feedback weekly.

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probation period belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume, Employment and HR Documents". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

probation periodиспытательный срок
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

probation period synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between probation period / probation / training period / introductory period / onboarding period / orientation period

P
🇬🇧English
probation

A shorter noun form of 'probation period'; commonly used in everyday and formal contexts to mean the trial stage of employment.

B2Very Often

You're on probation for six months, after which we'll review your contract.

T
🇬🇧English
training period

A span of time devoted to training employees in skills/procedures; may overlap with probation but emphasizes learning rather than formal assessment.

B2Often

The training period includes workshops and on-the-job shadowing for new staff.

I
🇬🇧English
introductory period

A formal phrase for the initial stage of employment; emphasizes introduction/initial phase rather than performance-testing.

B2Rarely

The introductory period lasts three months and may include training and reviews.

O
🇬🇧English
onboarding period

The phase when a new employee is integrated into the organisation (procedures, culture, tools); broader than strict performance probation.

B2Often

The onboarding period includes IT setup, meetings with key colleagues and initial training.

O
🇬🇧English
orientation period

A short initial phase focused on introducing company policies, colleagues and basic procedures; typically not a formal performance trial.

B2Often

The orientation period covers security procedures and a tour of the office on day one.

S
🇬🇧English
settling-in period

An informal phrase referring to the time a new employee needs to adjust to their role and workplace; emphasizes personal adjustment rather than formal evaluation.

B2Rarely

Give her a few weeks' settling-in period to get used to the new team.

E
🇬🇧English
evaluation period

A timeframe during which performance or outcomes are assessed; used in HR but also in project and product contexts.

B2Often

The evaluation period will last six months to assess your fit for the role.

A
🇬🇧English
assessment period

A general term for a period during which performance, skills or suitability are assessed; applicable to employment but also education and projects.

B2Often

There is a three-month assessment period for all new employees.

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How to pronounce probation period and what this word means

probation period means probation period. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce probation period

/prəˈbeɪʃən ˈpɪəriəd/

probation period translation

probation period

probation period examples

The contract says the probation period lasts three months.

probation period transcription

/prəˈbeɪʃən ˈpɪəriəd/, /ə proʊˈbeɪʃən ˈpɪriəd/

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probation period meaning: what does it mean?

trial work period

probation period pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

probation period is pronounced as /prəˈbeɪʃən ˈpɪəriəd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

probation period definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The contract says the probation period lasts three months. Translation: В контракте указано, что испытательный срок длится три месяца.

Is probation period part of Employment and HR Documents vocabulary?

Yes, probation period can be learned in the Employment and HR Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is probation period part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, probation period can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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