Plural of probation
regular plural
The plural of probation is probations.
Forms of probation
| Singular | probation /ˌpɹə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | probations |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Probations in a sentence
- Such assessment of others' organizational morality is a crucial aspect of a more general set of probations that are intrinsic to managerial work.1988, Robert Jackall, “Chapter 1: Moral Probations, Old and New”, in Moral Mazes: The World of Corporate Managers, Twentieth Anniversary...
- Whereas retroduction involves one step, and deduction involves two, induction, as the third stage, involves three: classification, probationary argument, and appraisal of the probations.1995, Douglas R. Anderson, Strands of System: The Philosophy of Charles Peirce, page 161. From the entry retroduction
Meaning of probation
- noun A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.
- noun A type of sentence where convicted criminals are permitted to continue living in a community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions.
- noun A testing period of time.
Questions about the plural of probation
- What is the plural of probation?
- The plural of probation is probations.
- Is probation countable?
- Probation is a countable and uncountable noun.
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