conditioning
Pronunciation:
/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To subject to the process of acclimation.
Example: I became conditioned to the absence of seasons in San Diego.
To subject to different conditions, especially as an exercise.
Example: They were conditioning their shins in their karate class.
To place conditions or limitations upon.
To shape the behaviour of someone to do something.
noun
Definitions
The process of modifying a person or animal's behaviour.
Any preparation or training, especially athletic training of the body.
The storage of a material specimen under specified temperature, humidity for a specified time prior to testing.