probation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

The term 'probation' refers to a period of observation or testing. It's often used when a new employee starts a job to make sure they're the right fit or when someone breaks rules and is given a chance to improve.

Examples in Different Contexts

In tech companies, 'probation' can be used to evaluate a developer’s skills. A team leader might say, 'We’re putting the new developer on a one-month probation to ensure they can meet our coding standards.'

Practice Scenarios

Public-Policy

Scenario:

The recent offender appears remorseful and willing to learn from his mistakes. Are alternative sentencing options to incarceration a potential consideration?

Response:

Granting probation instead of incarceration can support his rehabilitation and potential reintegration into society.

Tech

Scenario:

Early feedback about the new feature from our beta testers has been mixed. We may need to reassess its full rollout.

Response:

Let's keep the feature on probation with our beta testers for a while longer until we iron out the kinks.