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the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable''s effect by comparison with a control condition an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else (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" a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition" a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations" the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition'' or `in shape'' or `out of condition'' or `out of shape'') apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny; "I condition my hair after washing it" put into a better state; "he conditions old cars" establish a conditioned response information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take" 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" train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?" |
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