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(noun) experimental condition
the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
(noun) circumstance, consideration
information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
another consideration is the time it would take
(noun) stipulation, precondition
an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
(noun) term
(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
(noun) status
a state at a particular time
a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations
(noun) shape
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
(verb) qualify, specify, stipulate
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
(verb) discipline, train, check
develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?