condition

Noun

• the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control 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
    

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verb

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

• put into a better state
  • he conditions old cars
    

• 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
    

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

• establish a conditioned response

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  experimental condition , term , shape , circumstance , consideration , precondition , stipulation , status , stipulate , qualify , specify , discipline , train , check