trial period

Temporary evaluation span

A trial period is a span of time during which something is tested before a permanent commitment.

Employees may work a trial period before being hired permanently; software often offers a trial period before requiring payment.

The implicit understanding is that either party can walk away if things don't work out: After a ninety-day trial period, we'll revisit your performance.

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job shadowing · pledgeship · money-back guarantee · satisfaction guaranteed · risk free · limited time · contract renewal · internship · freemium · tryout · introductory offer · subscription model · no strings attached · skill assessment · performance review · initiation · countdown · beta

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commitment duration

trial periodpermanent position

Ongoing employment without end date

permanent employment · lifetime appointment · tenure · full employment · permanent contract

certainty of outcome

trial periodfinal decision

Irreversible ruling or choice

unconditional acceptance · binding agreement

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