Definition of condition

noun (n)

• a state at a particular time (noun.state)

  Synonym: status
  

  Example:
  A condition (or state) of disrepair.
  

  source: wordnet30
• an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else (noun.communication)

  Synonym: precondition, stipulation
  

  source: wordnet30
• a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing (noun.state)

  Example:
  The human condition.
  

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• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision (noun.cognition)

  Synonym: circumstance, consideration
  

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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') (noun.state)

  Synonym: shape
  

  source: wordnet30
• an illness, disease, or other medical problem (noun.state)

  Example:
  A heart condition.
  A skin condition.
  

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• (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement (noun.communication)

  Synonym: term
  

  Example:
  The contract set out the conditions of the lease.
  

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• the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition (noun.cognition)

  Synonym: experimental condition
  

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• Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength, etc.; predicament; rank; position, estate. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• establish a conditioned response (verb.social)

  source: wordnet30
• develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control (verb.social)

  Synonym: check, discipline, train
  

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• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement (verb.communication)

  Synonym: qualify, specify, stipulate
  

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• put into a better state (verb.change)

  Example:
  He conditions old cars.
  

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• apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny (verb.body)

  Example:
  I condition my hair after washing it.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To make terms; to stipulate. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To invest with, or limit by, conditions; to burden or qualify by a condition; to impose or be imposed as the condition of. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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