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condition
(k/@/n'd/I//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • a state at a particular time(noun.state)
    Example:
    A condition (or state) of disrepair.
    Synonym:
    status
    source: wordnet30
  • an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing(noun.state)
    Example:
    The human condition.
    source: wordnet30
  • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision(noun.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    shape
    source: wordnet30
  • an illness, disease, or other medical problem(noun.state)
    Example:
    A heart condition.
    A skin condition.
    source: wordnet30
  • (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The contract set out the conditions of the lease.
    Synonym:
    term
    source: wordnet30
  • the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition(noun.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength, etc.; predicament; rank; position, estate.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • establish a conditioned response(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • put into a better state(verb.change)
    Example:
    He conditions old cars.
    source: wordnet30
  • apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny(verb.body)
    Example:
    I condition my hair after washing it.
    source: wordnet30
  • To make terms; to stipulate.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To invest with, or limit by, conditions; to burden or qualify by a condition; to impose or be imposed as the condition of.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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