condition
noun
[ kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n ]
• the state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.
• "the wiring is in good condition"
• the circumstances or factors affecting the way in which people live or work, especially with regard to their well-being.
• "harsh working conditions"
Similar:
circumstances,
surroundings,
environment,
situation,
state of affairs,
set-up,
position,
context,
background,
setting,
ambience,
atmosphere,
climate,
milieu,
habitat,
way of life,
circs,
• a situation that must exist before something else is possible or permitted.
• "for a member to borrow money, three conditions have to be met"
Similar:
stipulation,
constraint,
prerequisite,
precondition,
requirement,
rule,
term,
specification,
provision,
proviso,
qualification,
necessity,
essential,
demand,
restriction,
condition
verb
• have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something).
• "national choices are conditioned by the international political economy"
Similar:
constrain,
control,
govern,
determine,
decide,
exert influence on,
affect,
have an effect on,
act on,
work on,
touch,
have an impact on,
impact on,
change,
alter,
modify,
transform,
form,
shape,
guide,
sway,
bias,
• bring (something) into the desired state for use.
• "a product for conditioning leather"
Similar:
treat,
prepare,
make ready,
ready,
prime,
temper,
process,
acclimatize,
acclimate,
adapt,
adjust,
soften,
season,
• apply a conditioner to (the hair).
• "I condition my hair regularly"
• set prior requirements on (something) before it can occur or be done.
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French condicion (noun), condicionner (verb), from Latin condicio(n- ) ‘agreement’, from condicere ‘agree upon’, from con- ‘with’ + dicere ‘say’.
