Main entry: condition, experimental condition
Definition: the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
Main entry: circumstance, condition, consideration
Definition: information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
Usage: another consideration is the time it would take
Main entry: stipulation, precondition, condition
Definition: an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
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
Main entry: condition
Definition: a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
Usage: the human condition
Definition: a state at a particular time
Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations
Main entry: condition
Definition: an illness, disease, or other medical problem
Usage: a heart condition; a skin condition
Definition: the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
Main entry: condition
Definition: apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
Usage: I condition my hair after washing it
Main entry: condition
Definition: put into a better state
Usage: he conditions old cars
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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?
Main entry: condition
Definition: establish a conditioned response