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Word: Condition
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French condicion (noun), condicionner (verb), from Latin condicio(n-) ‘agreement’, from condicere ‘agree upon’, from con- ‘with’ + dicere ‘say’
kənˈdɪʃn
the state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order
Short Definition:state of something
Examples:- the wiring is in good condition
- the bridge is in an extremely dangerous condition
the circumstances or factors affecting the way in which people live or work, especially with regard to their well-being
Short Definition:circumstances affecting life or work
Examples:- harsh working conditions
a situation that must exist before something else is possible or permitted
Short Definition:necessary situation
Examples:- for a member to borrow money, three conditions have to be met
- all personnel should comply with this policy as a condition of employment
Word: Condition
Speech Type: Verb
kənˈdɪʃn
have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something)
Short Definition:have significant influence on
Examples:- national choices are conditioned by the international political economy
bring (something) into the desired state for use
Short Definition:bring into desired state for use
Examples:- a product for conditioning leather
apply a conditioner to (the hair)
Short Definition:apply substance to skin or hair
Examples:- I condition my hair regularly
set prior requirements on (something) before it can occur or be done
Short Definition:set prior requirements on
Examples:- an insurance company is free to limit and condition its liability as it sees fit
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