condition

a state at a particular time

• “a condition (or state) of disrepair”
• “the current status of the arms negotiations”

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

(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”

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”

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

establish a conditioned response

train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• “Parents must discipline their children”
• “Is this dog trained?”

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”

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”