a state at a particular time; a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations

[ Syn: status ]

an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

[ Syn: precondition , stipulation ]

a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; the human condition'

information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; another consideration is the time it would take

[ Syn: circumstance , consideration ]

the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition or `in shape or `out of condition or `out of shape)

[ Syn: shape ]

an illness, disease, or other medical problem; a heart condition; a skin condition'

(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

[ Syn: term ]

the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variables effect by comparison with a control condition

[ Syn: experimental condition ]

establish a conditioned response

develop (childrens) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?

[ Syn: discipline , train , check ]

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

[ Syn: stipulate , qualify , specify ]

put into a better state; he conditions old cars'

apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny; I condition my hair after washing it'