conditioning
kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ
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Definition of conditioning - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
sportsphysical training to improve fitness
  • Athletes undergo conditioning to enhance their performance.
training
2.
psychologyTECH.process of changing behavior through stimuliTECH.
  • Conditioning helps animals learn new behaviors.
acclimatization habituation training
3.
material scienceTECH.preparing materials under specific conditionsTECH.
  • The specimen underwent conditioning before the test.
preparation treatment

Adjective

1.
improvingintended to improve the condition of something
  • This is a conditioning shampoo for dry hair.
enhancing improving strengthening
2.
suitabilityrelated to the process of making something suitable
  • The conditioning treatment made the fabric softer.
adapting preparing
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Expressions with conditioning

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system for controlling temperature and humidity indoors
The air conditioning broke down during the heatwave..
care treatment that makes hair softer smoother or easier to manage
Regular hair conditioning helped reduce frizz and breakage over the winter.
community effects shaping personal actions and ideas toward shared expectations
Social conditioning often shapes our choices before we question them.
way to stop bad behavior using discomfort
Aversive conditioning helped the dog stop barking.
learning by pairing a neutral thing with something that causes a reflex
Classical conditioning makes dogs salivate when they hear a bell.
learning process modifying behavior through reinforcement
Instrumental conditioning helps in training animals.

Origin of conditioning

Latin, condicio (agreement) + -ing (action)

Terms with conditioning included in their meaning

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ACacr.
acr: air conditioning
makes air cold in rooms or buildings
A/Cabbr.
abr: air conditioning
system that cools air in buildings or vehicles
HVAC
device for air conditioning or ventilation
technology
air conditioning systems in buildings or vehicles
psychology
reaction acquired through experience or conditioning
HVACacr.
acr: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
system for heating and cooling buildings
psychology
learned response to a specific stimulus through conditioning
leather care
soap for cleaning and conditioning leather items

Examples of conditioning in a sentence

  • The team focused on conditioning during the off-season.
  • Conditioning can be used to overcome phobias.
  • The trainer used conditioning to teach the dog tricks.
  • The metal required conditioning to enhance durability.
  • Conditioning of the fabric improved its texture.
  • The conditioning treatment left my hair silky smooth.

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  1. French:conditionnement physique, revitalisant, ...
  2. German:Konditionstraining, pflegend, ...
  3. Italian:condizionamento, condizionante, ...
  4. Spanish:acondicionamiento, reparador, ...
  5. Portuguese:condicionamento, revitalizante, ...
  6. Chinese:体能训练, 护发, ...
  7. Japanese:コンディショニング, コンディショニングの, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعْداد بَدَنِيّ, مُرَطِّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִימּוּן כּוֹשֶׁר, מְטַפֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:физическая подготовка, восстанавливающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кондиціонування, кондиціонуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:शारीरिक प्रशिक्षण, सुधारात्मक, ...
condition
kənˈdɪʃən

Definition of condition - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
current statestate of something at a specific time
  • The car is in excellent condition.
state status
2.
situationcircumstances affecting an event
  • The conditions were perfect for a picnic.
circumstance situation state
3.
medicalTECH.health status of a personTECH.
  • She has a heart condition.
state status

Verb

1.
preparationtr.prepare someone or something for a specific purposetr.
  • The coach conditioned the team for the tournament.
groom prepare train
2.
trainingtr.shape behavior through training or experiencetr.
  • Parents condition their children to follow rules.
educate train
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state of being like new, unused
The vintage car is in mint condition.
perfect state as if new
The vintage car is in mint condition.
in the best possible state
The athlete was in peak condition for the championship.
not physically fit or healthy
After months of no exercise, he was out of condition.
with the agreement to keep identity secret
The source spoke on the condition of anonymity.
not broken, clean, and working as it should
The bike is in good condition.

Origin of condition

Latin, condicio (agreement) + -tion (suffix)

Examples of condition in a sentence

  • Her health condition improved significantly.
  • The condition of the roads affected the travel time.
  • His health condition required immediate attention.
  • His condition requires regular check-ups.
  • The athlete's condition improved after treatment.
  • The contract had several conditions attached.

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  1. French:état, conditionner, ...
  2. German:Zustand, vorbereiten, ...
  3. Italian:condizione, preparare, ...
  4. Spanish:condición, acondicionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:estado, condicionar, ...
  6. Chinese:状况, 训练, ...
  7. Japanese:状態, 調整する, ...
  8. Arabic:حالَة, دَرَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצָּב, לְהַרְגִּיל, ...
  10. Russian:состояние, подготовить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стан, підготувати, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिति, तैयार करना, ...
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