condition
condition /kənˈdɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
A state at a particular time
(
status
, condition
)
a state at a particular time
A condition (or state) of disrepair
a condition (or state) of disrepair
The current status of the arms negotiations
the current status of the arms negotiations
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()
An assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
(
precondition
, stipulation
, condition
)
an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
The doctor explained the patient's medical condition to the family.
The doctor explained the patient's medical condition to the family.
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()
A mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
(
condition
)
a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
The human condition
the human condition
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()
Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
(
condition
, circumstance
, consideration
)
information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
Another consideration is the time it would take
another consideration is the time it would take
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The procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
(
condition
, experimental condition
)
the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
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(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
(
condition
, strings
, term
)
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
The contract set out the conditions of the lease
the contract set out the conditions of the lease
The terms of the treaty were generous
the terms of the treaty were generous
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An illness, disease, or other medical problem
(
condition
)
an illness, disease, or other medical problem
A heart condition
a heart condition
A skin condition
a skin condition
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The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases 'in condition' or 'in shape' or 'out of condition' or 'out of shape')
(
condition
, shape
)
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases 'in condition' or 'in shape' or 'out of condition' or 'out of shape')
verb
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()
Establish a conditioned response
(
condition
)
establish a conditioned response
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()
Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
(
qualify
, condition
, stipulate
, specify
)
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
The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
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()
Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
(
check
, condition
, discipline
, train
)
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children
Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained?
Is this dog trained?
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Apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
(
condition
)
apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
I condition my hair after washing it
I condition my hair after washing it
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Put into a better state
(
condition
)
put into a better state
He conditions old cars
he conditions old cars
