Synonyms of probation

probation

noun

prō-ˈbā-shən 

as in investigation

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• examination
• inquiry
• exploration
• study
• probe
• research
• probing
• inspection
• inquisition
• inquest
• audit
• disquisition
• survey
• questionnaire
• diagnosis
• examen
• delving
• hearing
• interrogation
• trial
• checkup
• quest
• query
• poll
• rehearing
• question
• cross-examination
• challenge
• grilling
• check
• reinvestigation
• feeler
• quiz
• soul-searching
• questionary
• self-examination
• going-over
• self-scrutiny
• self-reflection
• self-questioning
• self-exploration

Examples of probation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Markowitz pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count and will receive one day in jail, one year of probation and 160 hours of community service. —Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 21 Oct. 2024

The two even dated again after the incident, although Brown was sentenced to five years probation, community service, and a year of domestic violence counseling. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2024

Special Judge Larry Medlock said Noel will have three years of the sentence suspended to probation and also ordered him to pay $270,000 in fines and more than $3 million in restitution to agencies affected by his activities. —Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 14 Oct. 2024

In April 2023, Edwards was arrested for violating the terms of his probation, according to online booking records viewed by PEOPLE. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024