Synonyms: condition, experimental condition
Definition: the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
Similar words: procedure, process
Definition: a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
Usage: the procedure of obtaining a driver's license; it was a process of trial and error
Synonyms: circumstance, condition, consideration
Definition: information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
Usage: another consideration is the time it would take
Similar words: information
Definition: knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
Synonyms: stipulation, precondition, condition
Definition: an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
Similar words: assumption, premise, premiss
Definition: a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Usage: on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play
Definition: (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
Usage: the contract set out the conditions of the lease; the terms of the treaty were generous
Similar words: statement
Definition: a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Usage: according to his statement he was in London on that day
Synonyms: condition
Definition: a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
Usage: the human condition
Similar words: state
Definition: the way something is with respect to its main attributes
Usage: the current state of knowledge; his state of health; in a weak financial state
Definition: a state at a particular time
Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations
Similar words: state
Definition: the way something is with respect to its main attributes
Usage: the current state of knowledge; his state of health; in a weak financial state
Synonyms: condition
Definition: an illness, disease, or other medical problem
Usage: a heart condition; a skin condition
Similar words: illness, unwellness, sickness, malady
Definition: impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
Definition: the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
Similar words: good health, healthiness
Definition: the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
Synonyms: condition
Definition: apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
Usage: I condition my hair after washing it
Similar words: shampoo
Definition: use shampoo on (hair)
Synonyms: condition
Definition: put into a better state
Usage: he conditions old cars
Similar words: meliorate, improve, ameliorate, amend, better
Definition: to make better
Usage: The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
Synonyms: qualify, specify, stipulate, condition
Definition: specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
Usage: The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life; The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
Synonyms: discipline, condition, train, check
Definition: develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Usage: Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?
Similar words: make grow, develop
Definition: cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
Usage: The perfect climate here develops the grain; He developed a new kind of apple
Synonyms: condition
Definition: establish a conditioned response
Similar words: teach, learn, instruct
Definition: impart skills or knowledge to
Usage: I taught them French; He instructed me in building a boat