1 [mass noun, usually with adjective] the state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order:the wiring is in good condition [in singular]:the bridge is in an extremely dangerous condition
a person’s or animal’s state of health or physical fitness:the baby was in good condition at birth [in singular]:she was in a serious condition
[count noun, often with modifier] an illness or other medical problem:a heart condition
[in singular] the situation in life of a particular group:the sorrows of the human condition
archaic social position:those of humbler condition
2 (conditions) the circumstances or factors affecting the way in which people live or work, especially with regard to their well-being:harsh working and living conditions
the factors or prevailing situation influencing the performance or outcome of a process:present market conditions
the prevailing state of the weather, ground, or sea at a particular time, especially as it affects a sporting event:the appalling conditions determined the style of play
3a situation that must exist before something else is possible or permitted:for a member to borrow money, three conditions have to be metall personnel should comply with this policy as a condition of employment
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1have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something):national choices are conditioned by the international political economy
train or accustom to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances:our minds are heavily conditioned and circumscribed by habit [with object and infinitive]:they are beliefs which he has been conditioned to accept (as noun conditioning)social conditioning
2bring (something) into the desired state for use:a product for conditioning leather
(often as adjective conditioned) make (a person or animal) fit and healthy:he was six feet two of perfectly conditioned muscle and bone
(often as adjective conditioned) bring (beer) to maturation after fermentation while the yeast is still present: [in combination]:cask-conditioned real ales
[no object] (of a beer) become conditioned:brews that are allowed to condition in the bottle
3apply a conditioner to (the hair):I condition my hair regularly
4set prior requirements on (something) before it can occur or be done:Congressmen have sought to limit and condition military and economic aid
in (or out of) condition
in a fit (or unfit) physical state:what difference should it make to the coach what I do after hours as long as I keep in condition?‘I’m out of condition,’ she panted
in no condition to do something
certainly not fit or well enough to do something:you’re in no condition to tackle the stairs
on condition that
with the stipulation that:I got three years' probation, on condition that I stay at the hostel for a year
