noun
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
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- there were wide variations in the conditions of observation
noun
the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare
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- hazardous working conditions
- harsh living conditions
noun
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
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weather
weather condition
atmospheric condition
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- they were hoping for good weather
- every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception
- the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow
noun
a state at a particular time
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- 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
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noun
a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
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- the human condition
noun
information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
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- 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')
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noun
an illness, disease, or other medical problem
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- a heart condition
- a skin condition
noun
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
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- 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
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verb
establish a conditioned response
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verb
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice
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- 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
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- 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
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- he conditions old cars
verb
apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
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- I condition my hair after washing it