condition

/kəndˈɪʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

a state at a particular time
“a condition (or state) of disrepair”
an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
“the human condition”
information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
“another consideration is the time it would take”
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
an illness, disease, or other medical problem
“a heart condition”
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
“the contract set out the conditions of the lease”
the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition

verb

establish a conditioned response
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
“Parents must discipline their children”
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
“The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life”
put into a better state
“he conditions old cars”
apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
“I condition my hair after washing it”

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