noun. a state at a particular time a condition (or state) of disrepair|the current status of the arms negotiations |
noun. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else |
noun. a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing the human condition |
noun. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision another consideration is the time it would take |
noun. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') |
noun. an illness, disease, or other medical problem a heart condition|a skin condition |
noun. (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement the contract set out the conditions of the lease|the terms of the treaty were generous |
noun. the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition |
verb. establish a conditioned response |
verb. develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control Parents must discipline their children|Is this dog trained? |
verb. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life|The contract stipulates the dates of the payments |
verb. put into a better state he conditions old cars |
verb. apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny I condition my hair after washing it |