probation
NOUN
/proʊ'beɪʃən/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
probation is a valid 9-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1O1B3A1T1I1O1N1
3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does probation mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself.
BROADER
RELATED
2
A trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership.
BROADER
RELATED
3
(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”
BROADER
RELATED