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noun

kən-ˈdi-shən How to pronounce condition (audio)
Definition of conditionnext
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as in health
a state of being or fitness a car that was 10 years old but still in good condition

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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends you'll get a bonus with the condition that we meet our sales forecast

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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning a skin condition that prevents me from staying out in the sun for very long

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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable water is a condition for life on Earth

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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice their parents placed several conditions on their weekend plans

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condition

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verb

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as in to train
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness the length of time that it takes for runners to condition their bodies for a marathon

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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation a company that must condition its traditional ways of doing business to the realities of the global economy

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Recent Examples of condition
Noun
The 3-year-old child and his grandparents are hospitalized, but in stable condition, according to a statement from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. — Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
Grip strength, for example, is predictive of many different things, but it can be affected by arthritis, stroke or even simply not conditioning those muscles. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Towards the end of 2025/2026, Gavi had firmly reclaimed his place in the starting line up, though this was also conditioned by a number of injuries. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
  1. health
  2. provision
  3. disease
  4. requirement
  5. restriction
  6. train
  7. adapt
  8. shape
Noun
  • At this point in the WSL’s existence, eight years since becoming a fully professional league, players now ageing out at the title contenders do so with all the advantages — finances, facilities, health — of only knowing full-time football.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Zambia is particularly sensitive amid tensions over US health assistance and mining, while Kenya is pursuing deeper US trade and investment.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • Then the judge looked closely at the deal that had been struck, which included a provision to proceed straight to sentencing and recommend a short term of probation.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Coastal Commission signed off on the project a few years ago, after tussles over low-cost housing provisions during the course of erecting yet another luxury hotel.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of provision
Noun
  • New findings by a team of researchers from the US and Australia have complicated an ongoing debate over whether a total joint arthroplasty may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
    — Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • As the disease progresses, people can develop a stiff neck, seizures and coma.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of disease
Noun
  • Some have no down payment requirements, most have below-average interest rates and many come with lower closing costs and monthly payments, thanks to no PMI requirements.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This allows individuals to evaluate the organization's mission, team dynamics, and actual time requirements.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of requirement
Noun
  • New York City just instituted a sweeping ban on schools using AI in the classroom through the start of high school, along with other restrictions on the technology.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Rosaviatsiya -- announced temporary flight restrictions at airports in Sochi, Gelendzhik, Penza, Saratov, Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of restriction
Verb
  • Rather than presenting Zumthor’s work through drawings or conventional architectural documentation, Wenders trains his camera on the people who encounter, inhabit and build these spaces, letting the buildings unfold from the inside.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Serving fewer types of clients gave us clearer marketing, better systems and a practical way to train people.
    — Nicholas Cormier, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of train
Verb
  • Critics also questioned whether UCLA’s athletic department had adapted quickly enough to the NIL era.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Over the years, Marco Polo has adapted to the neighborhood’s changing demographics by downplaying its old-world Italian extravagance.
    — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapt
Noun
  • The result looks less like a blade simply ground into shape and more like a form sculpted directly from solid steel.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
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