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Definition & Meaning of "condition"in English

Condition
01

the state of something at a particular time 

condition definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
conditions
Examples
He checked the condition of the tires before the long road trip. 
02

a rule or term that must be met to reach an agreement or make something possible 

condition definition and meaning
Examples
The loan was approved on the condition that the borrower provided collateral. 
03

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc. 

condition definition and meaning
Examples
Her chronic condition requires regular medical check-ups and careful management. 
04

a situation that must exist for something else to happen 

Examples
Adequate rainfall is a condition for a good harvest. 
05

an assumption or circumstance on which the validity or effect of something else depends 

Examples
The calculation is valid under the condition of constant temperature. 
06

information or factors that should be considered when making a decision 

Examples
Safety conditions must guide all planning. 
07

(in an experiment) a variable or procedure that is changed to observe its effect relative to a control 

Examples
The new drug was tested under one experimental condition. 
08

the state of health, fitness, or physical readiness 

Examples
The athlete is in top condition before the tournament. 
to condition
01

to put a substance on the hair or skin in order to make it healthy and smooth 

Transitive: to condition hair or skin
to condition definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
condition
3rd person singular
conditions
Present participle
conditioning
Past simple
conditioned
Past participle
conditioned
Examples
After shampooing, she always takes the time to condition her hair, leaving it silky and easy to manage. 
02

to exert a defining influence or shape the course and result of a situation, process, or outcome 

Transitive: to condition sth
Examples
The captain's leadership style will condition the team's performance throughout the season. 
03

to impose prerequisites that must be fulfilled before an event can take place or a task can be accomplished 

Transitive: to condition sth on a prerequisite
Examples
The manager conditioned the team's participation in the tournament on rigorous training sessions. 
04

to influence behavior through training or habituation 

Transitive: to condition sb/sth
Ditransitive: to condition sb/sth to do sth
Examples
The coach worked hard to condition the team to remain calm under pressure. 
05

to prepare or adjust something to achieve the desired state for use 

Transitive: to condition sth
Examples
Before using the leather boots, he decided to condition them with a special wax to protect against moisture. 
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