condition
     n 1: a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of
          disrepair"; "the current status of the arms
          negotiations" [syn: {status}]
     2: a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing;
        "the human condition"
     3: an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of
        something else [syn: {precondition}, {stipulation}]
     4: (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of
        an agreement; "the contract set out the conditions of the
        lease"; "the terms of the treaty were generous" [syn: {term}]
     5: the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in
        condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of
        shape') [syn: {shape}]
     6: information that should be kept in mind when making a
        decision; "another consideration is the time it would
        take" [syn: {circumstance}, {consideration}]
     7: the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a
        variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
        [syn: {experimental condition}]
     v 1: establish a conditioned response
     2: train by instruction and practice; especially to teach
        self-control; "Parents must discipline their children";
        "Is this dog trained?" [syn: {discipline}, {train}, {check}]
     3: specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or
        agreement; make an express demand or provision in an
        agreement; "The will stipulates that she can live in the
        house for the rest of her life"; "The contract stipulates
        the dates of the payments" [syn: {stipulate}, {qualify}, {specify}]
     4: put into a better state; "he conditions old cars"
     5: apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny; "I
        condition my hair after washing it"
Source: WordNet® 2.0