Definition
Definition of preconditioning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
generalRare process 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.
preparationRare related to preparing something in advanceRare
- The preconditioning phase is crucial for the experiment.
2.
initial treatmentRare involving initial treatment before the main processRare
- Preconditioning steps are necessary before the final assembly.
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.
Preconditioning tasks must be completed before the event. Preconditioning measures improve the success rate of the treatment. The preconditioning phase is crucial for the experiment.
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- French:préparation, préparatoire, ...
- German:Vorkonditionierung, vorbereitend, ...
- Italian:precondizionamento, preparatorio, ...
- Spanish:preparación previa, de preacondicionamiento, ...
- Portuguese:precondicionamento, preparatório, ...
- Chinese:预处理, 预处理的, ...
- Japanese:予備処理, 準備の, ...
- Arabic:تَهْيِئَة مُسْبَقَة, تَحْضِيري, ...
- Hebrew:הַתְנָיָה מוּקְדֶמֶת, הֲכָנָה קוֹדֶמֶת, ...
- Russian:предварительная подготовка, подготовительный, ...
- Ukrainian:попередня підготовка, попередній, ...
- Hindi:पूर्व-तैयारी, पूर्व तैयारी, ...
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.
2.
initial stateTECH. state of something before a process startsTECH.
- The precondition of the machine was thoroughly checked..
Verb
1.
general preparationprepare something in advance for a specific purpose
- The coach preconditioned the team for the tournament.
2.
requirement setupTECH. establish conditions that must be met before something happensTECH.
- The contract preconditions payment upon completion of the work..
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.
The agreement preconditions funding on meeting the criteria.
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- French:condition préalable, préparer, ...
- German:Voraussetzung, vorbereiten, ...
- Italian:precondizione, precondizionare, ...
- Spanish:precondición, preacondicionar, ...
- Portuguese:pré-condição, preparar, ...
- Chinese:前提条件, 预备, ...
- Japanese:前提条件, 準備する, ...
- Arabic:شَرْط مُسْبَق, هَيَّأَ, ...
- Hebrew:תְּנַאי מוּקְדָּם, לְהָכִין מֵרֹאשׁ, ...
- Russian:предварительное условие, подготавливать, ...
- Ukrainian:попередня умова, підготувати, ...
- Hindi:पूर्वशर्त, पहले से तैयार करना, ...
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