PROBATIONARY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does probationary mean? 

• PROBATIONARY (adjective)
  The adjective PROBATIONARY has 1 sense:

1. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

  Familiarity information: PROBATIONARY used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PROBATIONARY (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

Synonyms:

probationary; provisional; provisionary; tentative

Context example:

just a tentative schedule

Similar:

conditional (imposing or depending on or containing a condition)

Derivation:

probation (a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself)

probation (a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership)