preconditioning
ˌpriːkənˈdɪʃənɪŋ
Definition

Definition of preconditioning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
generalRareprocess of making something ready for later useRare
  • Preconditioning the engine helps it start in cold weather.
2.
medicalTECH.treatment given before main therapy to improve resultsTECH.
  • Preconditioning the heart can reduce damage during surgery.
3.
psychologyTECH.learning process where association is formed before main conditioningTECH.
  • Preconditioning can affect how animals respond to later training.

Adjective

1.
preparationRarerelated to preparing something in advanceRare
  • The preconditioning phase is crucial for the experiment.
introductory precursory preparatory
2.
initial treatmentRareinvolving initial treatment before the main processRare
  • Preconditioning steps are necessary before the final assembly.
preliminary preparatory
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Origin of preconditioning

English, pre- (before) + condition (state)

Examples of preconditioning in a sentence

  • The lab requires preconditioning of the filters before taking measurements.
  • Preconditioning before chemotherapy helped her tolerate the full course.
  • The trial compared preconditioning regimens ahead of the stem-cell transplant.
  • The therapist used preconditioning so the cue felt safe before exposure work.
  • In the lab, preconditioning shaped the rats’ preferences before the main trials.
  • The preconditioning equipment was set up yesterday.

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  1. French:préparation, préparatoire, ...
  2. German:Vorkonditionierung, vorbereitend, ...
  3. Italian:precondizionamento, preparatorio, ...
  4. Spanish:preparación previa, de preacondicionamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:precondicionamento, preparatório, ...
  6. Chinese:预处理, 预处理的, ...
  7. Japanese:予備処理, 準備の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَهْيِئَة مُسْبَقَة, تَحْضِيري, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְנָיָה מוּקְדֶמֶת, הֲכָנָה קוֹדֶמֶת, ...
  10. Russian:предварительная подготовка, подготовительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попередня підготовка, попередній, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्व-तैयारी, पूर्व तैयारी, ...
precondition
ˌpriːkənˈdɪʃən

Definition of precondition - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
requirementTECH.condition that must be true before something else can happenTECH.
  • A clean surface is a precondition for painting.
condition prerequisite requirement
2.
initial stateTECH.state of something before a process startsTECH.
  • The precondition of the machine was thoroughly checked..
baseline

Verb

tr.
1.
general preparationprepare something in advance for a specific purpose
  • The coach preconditioned the team for the tournament.
arrange prepare set up
2.
requirement setupTECH.establish conditions that must be met before something happensTECH.
  • The contract preconditions payment upon completion of the work..
arrange prepare set up
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Origin of precondition

English, pre- (before) + condition (state)

Examples of precondition in a sentence

  • Completion of training remained a precondition to start work.
  • A precondition for the experiment was a sterile environment.
  • The precondition of the software was a clean installation.
  • The lab technician preconditioned the samples before testing.
  • They preconditioned the room for the experiment.
  • The policy preconditions access to the service on verification.

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  1. French:condition préalable, préparer, ...
  2. German:Voraussetzung, vorbereiten, ...
  3. Italian:precondizione, precondizionare, ...
  4. Spanish:precondición, preacondicionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pré-condição, preparar, ...
  6. Chinese:前提条件, 预备, ...
  7. Japanese:前提条件, 準備する, ...
  8. Arabic:شَرْط مُسْبَق, هَيَّأَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּנַאי מוּקְדָּם, לְהָכִין מֵרֹאשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:предварительное условие, подготавливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попередня умова, підготувати, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वशर्त, पहले से तैयार करना, ...
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