# probation vs promotion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### probation
*noun · IPA /ˌpɹə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #9,800*
A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.

### promotion
*noun · IPA /pɹəˈməʊʃn̩/ · frequency rank #3,578*
An advancement in rank or position.

## Source
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