| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| PRONUNCIATION: | br k  n |
| NOUN: | 1. A forcible entry, as into a building or room, for an illegal purpose, especially theft. 2. An initial period of employment or operation during which the performance of a person or thing may be evaluated and adjusted.
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| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by the Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
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