conditions

(noun) the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process. Example: "There were wide variations in the conditions of observation."

(noun) the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare. Examples: "Hazardous working conditions." "Harsh living conditions."

(noun) the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation. Synonyms: weather, weather condition, atmospheric condition. Examples: "They were hoping for good weather." "Every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception." "The conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow."

(noun) a state at a particular time. Synonyms: condition, status. Examples: "A condition (or state) of disrepair." "The current status of the arms negotiations."

(noun) an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else. Synonyms: condition, precondition, stipulation.

(noun) a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing. Synonyms: condition. Example: "The human condition."

(noun) information that should be kept in mind when making a decision. Synonyms: circumstance, condition, consideration. Example: "Another consideration is the time it would take."

(noun) the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape'). Synonyms: condition, shape.

(noun) an illness, disease, or other medical problem. Synonyms: condition. Examples: "A heart condition." "A skin condition."

(noun) (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement. Synonyms: condition, term. Examples: "The contract set out the conditions of the lease." "The terms of the treaty were generous."

(noun) the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition. Synonyms: condition, experimental condition.

(verb) establish a conditioned response. Synonyms: condition.

(verb) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. Synonyms: discipline, train, check, condition. Examples: "Parents must discipline their children." "Is this dog trained?."

(verb) specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement. Synonyms: stipulate, qualify, condition, specify. Examples: "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life." "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments."

(verb) put into a better state. Synonyms: condition. Example: "He conditions old cars."

(verb) apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny. Synonyms: condition. Example: "I condition my hair after washing it."