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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONDITION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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.

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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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   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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncondition verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   condition. verb. /kənˈdɪʃn/ Verb Forms. [usually passive] to train somebody/something to behave in a particular way or to become used to a particular situation. be conditioned to something Patients can become conditioned to particular forms of treatment.

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

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   4 days ago · A condition is something which must happen or be done in order for something else to be possible, especially when this is written into a contract or law. Argentina failed to hit the economic targets set as a condition for loan payments. ...terms and conditions of employment. Synonyms: requirement, terms, rider, provision More Synonyms of condition.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of CONDITION. 1. [noncount] : a way of living or existing. Happiness is the state or condition of being happy. The need to be loved is simply part of the human condition. [=being human] 2. : the state in which something exists : the physical state of something. [count]