1. people who are serving a period of probation instead of being imprisoned
Usage: legal
2. people who are in a trial period of employment or training
Usage: workplace; professional

Examples

• The probationers must report to their officers weekly.
• Several probationers attended the community service program.
• New probationers in the nursing program receive extra supervision.
• The company hired five probationers for the summer internship.
• Probationers who violate their terms may face imprisonment.
• The probationers completed their required community hours.
• All probationers must pass a final evaluation before permanent hire.