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condition

noun verb

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

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Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

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

noun

  1. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

    “another consideration is the time it would take”

noun

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

noun

  1. (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

    “the contract set out the conditions of the lease”

noun

  1. a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing

    “the human condition”

noun

  1. a state at a particular time

    “a condition (or state) of disrepair”

noun

  1. an illness, disease, or other medical problem

    “a heart condition”

noun

  1. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases ‘in condition’ or ‘in shape’ or ‘out of condition’ or ‘out of shape’)

verb

  1. apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny

    “I condition my hair after washing it”

verb

  1. put into a better state

    “he conditions old cars”

verb

  1. 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”

verb

  1. develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

    “Parents must discipline their children”

verb

  1. establish a conditioned response

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Example Sentences

another consideration is the time it would take
the contract set out the conditions of the lease
the terms of the treaty were generous
the human condition
a condition (or state) of disrepair
the current status of the arms negotiations
a heart condition
a skin condition
I condition my hair after washing it
he conditions old cars
The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained?

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