What does PROBATION mean?
- Pronunciation
- /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Words With Friends score
- 16
- How common
- Fairly common
Meaning
noun
- a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
- a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
- (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court“probation is part of the sentencing process”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
probations14
Anagrams of PROBATION
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside PROBATION
233 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is PROBATION a valid word in word games?
PROBATION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is PROBATION worth?
PROBATION is worth 13 points with Scrabble letter values and 16 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from PROBATION?
233 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.