conditioning

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/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To subject to the process of acclimation.“I became conditioned to the absence of seasons in San Diego.”
To subject to different conditions, especially as an exercise.“They were conditioning their shins in their karate class.”
To place conditions or limitations upon.
To shape the behaviour of someone to do something.

noun

The process of modifying a person or animal's behaviour.
Any preparation or training, especially athletic training of the body.
The storage of a material specimen under specified temperature, humidity for a specified time prior to testing.

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Synonyms

specify qualify precondition shape consideration circumstance status stipulate stipulation discipline term train check experimental condition situation conditionality

Associated

operant hvac refrigeration conditioned stimulus compressor plumbing reinforcement heating cooling ventilation stimuli

Rhymes

partitioning transitioning petitioning decommissioning positioning commissioning repositioning reconditioning auditioning airconditioning

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