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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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   Definition of condition noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. condition. noun. /kənˈdɪʃn/ state of something. [uncountable, singular] the state that something is in to be in bad/good/excellent condition a used car in perfect condition The house is in very poor condition. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   Definition of condition. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   3 days ago · plural noun. external or existing circumstances. He could not work in these conditions any longer. The conditions are ripe for the spread of disease. People are living in appalling conditions. This change has been timed under laboratory conditions. The conditions in the hospital needed improving.

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   the physical situation that someone or something is in and affected by: weather conditions. Working conditions here are primitive. The prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions. Under what conditions do plants grow best? Riis devoted his life to improving conditions in urban slums. See also. condition noun (STATE) Examples.

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   /kənˈdɪʃn/ kuhn-DISH-uhn. U.S. English. /kənˈdɪʃən/ kuhn-DISH-uhn. See pronunciation. Where does the verb condition come from? Earliest known use. early 1500s. condition is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French condicionne-r. See etymology.

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   condition. noun. These are words and phrases related to condition. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of condition. The business is in good financial condition. Synonyms. state. situation. circumstances. state of affairs. shape. standing. position. status. The doctor says your condition is better.