Condition
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British pronunciation/kəndˈɪʃən/
American pronunciation/kənˈdɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "condition"

Condition
01

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

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Her chronic condition requires regular medical check-ups and careful management.
The doctor diagnosed him with a rare condition that affects his mobility.
02

the state of something at a particular time

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He checked the condition of the tires before the long road trip.
She was impressed by the good condition of the second-hand furniture.
03

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

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The loan was approved on the condition that the borrower provided collateral.
The job offer was accepted with the condition that the candidate would complete a background check.
04

a situation that must exist in order for something else to happen

05

an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

06

a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing

07

information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

08

the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition

09

someone's state of health or physical fitness

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The doctor assessed her condition after she was admitted to the hospital.
Despite his age, his physical condition is excellent due to regular exercise.
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
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After shampooing, she always takes the time to condition her hair, leaving it silky and easy to manage.
The spa offers a special treatment to condition the skin, leaving it refreshed and rejuvenated.
02

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

Transitive: to condition sth
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The captain 's leadership style will condition the team's performance throughout the season.
The level of customer satisfaction can condition the success of a business in a competitive market.
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
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The manager conditioned the team's participation in the tournament on rigorous training sessions.
The professor conditioned the approval of late submissions on the submission being accompanied by a valid explanation.
04

to influence behavior through training or habituation

Transitive: to condition sb/sth
Ditransitive: to condition sb/sth to do sth
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The coach worked hard to condition the team to remain calm under pressure.
Years of practice and repetition helped condition her muscles for the demanding dance routine.
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to prepare or adjust something to achieve the desired state for use

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Before using the leather boots, he decided to condition them with a special wax to protect against moisture.
The mechanic carefully conditioned the car's engine, ensuring it was well-lubricated and running smoothly.

word family

cond

Verb

condition

Noun

conditional

Adjective

conditional

Adjective

conditionality

Noun

conditionality

Noun

precondition

Noun

precondition

Noun
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