PROBATIONARY PERIOD

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Definitions

1. a trial or test period during which a new employee is allowed to work but is closely monitored to see if he is satisfactory. Usually a person is only a provisional employee during a probationary period and is subject to immediate dismissal if found unsatisfactory or becomes a permanent employee if found satisfactory.

2. any trial or test period during which a new product, process, machine, etc., is tried out often on a limited basis and monitored closely to determine whether to utilize it or discontinue its use.