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condition

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

Synonym:
precondition, stipulation

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)

Synonym:
circumstance, consideration

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

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the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
experimental condition

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

establish a conditioned response(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control(verb.social)

Synonym:
check, discipline, train

source: wordnet30
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement(verb.communication)

Synonym:
qualify, specify, stipulate

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