condition

(noun) a state at a particular time. Synonyms: 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: precondition, stipulation.

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

(noun) information that should be kept in mind when making a decision. Synonyms: circumstance, consideration. Examples: "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: shape.

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

(noun) (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement. Synonyms: 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: experimental condition.

(verb) establish a conditioned response.

(verb) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. Synonyms: discipline, train, check. 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, 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. Examples: "He conditions old cars."

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