condition

a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"

an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else

a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition"

information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take"

the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

an illness, disease, or other medical problem; "a heart condition"; "a skin condition"

(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"

the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition

establish a conditioned response

develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"

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"

put into a better state; "he conditions old cars"

apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny; "I condition my hair after washing it"