The probationary period usually runs from six months to one year and gives the supervisor or manager an opportunity to evaluate an employeeâs performance and conduct on the job, provide remedial opportunities and, if it is necessary, remove or reassign the employee.
(genetics) Characteristics or attributes of an organism that are expressed by genes and/or influenced by the environment. Supplement. Traits include physical attributes of an organism such as hair color, leaf shape, size, etc., and behavioral characteristics, such as bird nesting. Word origin: L tractus. See also: phenotype, inheritance, gene. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page.
A trait is something about you that makes you you.. When your mother says that you get all your best traits from her, she means you have the same charming smile and the same brilliant mind as she has. In science, trait refers to a characteristic that is caused by genetics. Having green eyes or being shorter than average are traits a person might have. In more general use, a trait is an important part of someoneâs personality or appearance. Try to describe your favorite teacher in three words and youâll probably come up with a list of her essential traits â such as compassionate, calm, and kooky.