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   Con·di·tion

   /kənˈdiSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order: "the wiring is in good condition" Similar stateshapeorderinformal:nick
   • ▪ a person's or animal's state of health or physical fitness: "she was in a serious condition" Similar fitnessphysical fitnesshealthstate of healthformshapetrimfettle
   • ▪ an illness or other medical problem: "a heart condition" Similar disorderproblemdefectdiseaseillnesscomplaintailmentweaknessinfirmitymaladyindispositionmalaisesicknessafflictioninfectionupsetinformal:bugviruslurgy
   • ▪ a particular state of existence: "a condition of misery"
   • ▪ social position or rank: archaic "those of humbler condition"
   • 2. the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work, especially with regard to their safety or well-being: "harsh working and living conditions" Similar circumstancessurroundingsenvironmentsituationstate of affairssetuppositioncontextbackgroundsettingambienceatmosphereclimatemilieuhabitatway of lifeinformal:circs
   • ▪ the factors or prevailing situation influencing the performance or outcome of a process: "present market conditions"
   • ▪ the prevailing state of the weather, ground, sea, or atmosphere at a particular time, especially as it affects a sporting event: "the appalling conditions determined the style of play"
   • 3. a state of affairs that must exist or be brought about before something else is possible or permitted: "for a member to borrow money, three conditions have to be met" Similar stipulationconstraintprerequisitepreconditionrequirementruletermspecificationprovisionprovisoqualificationnecessityessentialdemandrestriction

   verb

   • 1. have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something): "national choices are conditioned by the international political economy" Similar constraincontrolgoverndeterminedecideexert influence onaffecthave an effect onact onwork ontouchhave an impact onimpact onchangealtermodifytransformformshapeguideswaybias
   • ▪ train or accustom (someone or something) to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances: "we have all been conditioned to the conventional format of TV" Similar trainteacheducatecoachtutorguidegroomdrillaccustomadapthabituatemoldinure
   • 2. bring (something) into the desired state for use: "a product for conditioning leather" Similar treatpreparemake readyreadyprimetemperprocessacclimatizeacclimateadaptadjustsoftenseason
   • ▪ make (a person or animal) fit and healthy: "O'Brien conditioned winners of 13 European Derbies during his career" Similar improvemake healthybuild upnourishtonetone upget something into shape
   • ▪ bring (beer or stout) to maturation after fermentation while the yeast is still present: "beer conditioned in the bottle or cask still contains live, active yeast and should be drunk as soon as possible"
   • ▪ (of a beer or stout) undergo conditioning: "brews that are allowed to condition in the bottle"
   • 3. apply a conditioner to (the hair): "I condition my hair regularly" Similar improvemake healthybuild upnourishtonetone upget something into shape
   • 4. set prior requirements on (something) before it can occur or be done: "an insurance company is free to limit and condition its liability as it sees fit"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French condicion (noun), condicionner (verb), from Latin condicio(n-) ‘agreement’, from condicere ‘agree upon’, from con- ‘with’ + dicere ‘say’.

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   Definitions of condition. noun. a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing. “the human condition ” see more. noun. a state at a particular time. “a condition (or state) of disrepair” synonyms: status. see more. noun.

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   Definition of condition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   condition noun (AGREEMENT) something that must happen or be agreed before something else can happen: One of the conditions of the contract is that we can't keep pets. on condition that. B2. only if: Visitors are allowed in the gardens on condition that they don't touch the plants.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONDITION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · condition in British English. (kənˈdɪʃən ) noun. 1. a particular state of being or existence; situation with respect to circumstances. the human condition. 2. something that limits or restricts something else; a qualification. you may enter only under certain conditions.

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   a circumstance indispensable to some result; prerequisite; that on which something else is contingent: conditions of acceptance. Usually conditions. existing circumstances: poor living conditions. something demanded as an essential part of an agreement; provision; stipulation: He accepted on one condition.

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   n. 1. a. A mode or state of being: We bought a used boat in excellent condition. See Synonyms at state. b. conditions Existing circumstances: Economic conditions have improved. The news reported the latest weather conditions. c. Archaic Social position; rank. 2. a. A state of health: Has the patient's condition deteriorated? b.

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   Anything that modifies or restricts the nature, existence, or occurrence of something else; external circumstance or factor. Conditions were favorable for business. Webster's New World. Anything essential to the existence or occurrence of something else; prerequisite. Hard work is a condition of success. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.