condition

/kəndˈɪʃən/

/kənˈdɪʃən/

[noun] [verb]

Condition

[NOUN]

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

the state of something at a particular time

synonyms : status

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

synonyms : strings

term

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

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

synonyms : precondition

stipulation

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

information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

synonyms : circumstance

consideration

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

synonyms : experimental condition

someone's state of health or physical fitness

synonyms : shape

to condition

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

establish a conditioned response

specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

synonyms : qualify

specify

stipulate

develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

synonyms : check

discipline

train

put into a better state

Examples

1. Her condition is very serious.

2. The car is in perfect condition apart from a small scratch on the door.

3. He checked the condition of the tires before the long road trip.

4. The condition of the playground was improved with new equipment.

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