Definitions

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  • noun Plural form of condition.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of condition.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
  • noun the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
  • noun the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare

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Examples

  • • Djokovic beats Frenchman 7-6, 6-1, 6-2 in windy conditions• Serb into semi-finals after match in 'worst conditions so far'

    Novak Djokovic rides early storm to blow away Gaël Monfils at US Open 2010

  • Certain conditions and preconditions can be equally precise -- we shall only speak French during our negotiations, each party shall have jars of jellybeans in arm's reach -- but where _conditions_ apply generally to all such negotiations, _preconditions_ are incorporated into the specific terms of that specific agreement.

    Election Central Saturday Roundup 2009

  • These conditions of temperature and pressure are known as the _standard conditions_, and when the volume of a gas is given it is understood that the measurement was made under these conditions, unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

    An Elementary Study of Chemistry William McPherson

  • A change of conditions occurs which threatens the existence of the species, but the _two varieties_ are adapted to the changing conditions, and, if accumulated, will form two new _species adapted to the new conditions_.

    Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1 James Marchant

  • There must therefore be an intrinsic connection between the conditions and the structural adaptations of the organism, and, _since the conditions of life cannot be determined by the animal itself, the adaptations must be called forth by the conditions_.

    Evolution in Modern Thought Gustav Schwalbe 1880

  • HIRE TERMS CHECKBOX: By ticking the box labelled "I have read and understand the terms and conditions*", on our CHECKOUT Page, all hirers are bound by our booking terms and conditions as shown below.

    MyLinkVault Newest Links 2009

  • HIRE TERMS CHECKBOX: By ticking the box labelled "I have read and understand the terms and conditions*", on our CHECKOUT Page, all hirers are bound by our booking terms and conditions as shown below.

    MyLinkVault Newest Links 2009

  • HIRE TERMS CHECKBOX: By ticking the box labelled "I have read and understand the terms and conditions*", on our CHECKOUT Page, all hirers are bound by our booking terms and conditions as shown below.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • HIRE TERMS CHECKBOX: By ticking the box labelled "I have read and understand the terms and conditions*", on our CHECKOUT Page, all hirers are bound by our booking terms and conditions as shown below.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • HIRE TERMS CHECKBOX: By ticking the box labelled "I have read and understand the terms and conditions*", on our CHECKOUT Page, all hirers are bound by our booking terms and conditions as shown below.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

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