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Meaning of condition

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

condition

Pronunciation:/kənˈdɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

  2. A requirement or requisite.

    Example: Environmental protection is a condition for sustainability.   What other planets might have the right conditions for life?   The union had a dispute over sick time and other conditions of employment.

  3. A clause in a contract or agreement indicating that a certain contingency may modify the principal obligation in some way.

  4. The health status of a medical patient.

    Example: My aunt couldn't walk up the stairs in her condition.

verb

Definitions

  1. To subject to the process of acclimation.

    Example: I became conditioned to the absence of seasons in San Diego.

  2. To subject to different conditions, especially as an exercise.

    Example: They were conditioning their shins in their karate class.

  3. To place conditions or limitations upon.

  4. To shape the behaviour of someone to do something.