condition // noun

1 [U,C]

the state that sth is in:

a used car in perfect condition

in excellent/fair/good/perfect/reasonable condition

◆ in bad/poor condition

2 conditions [pl.]

the circumstances or situation in which people live, work or do things:

a campaign to create better working conditions

difficult market conditions

a strike to improve pay and conditions

❖ bad/difficult/harsh/poor conditions

◆ favourable/good conditions

◆ business/economic/employment/living/market/trading conditions

◆ living/working conditions

◆ to change/create/improve conditions

3 [C]

a rule or decision that you must agree to, sometimes forming part of a contract or an official agreement:

Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank.

The offer is subject to certain conditions.

the terms and conditions of employment

This product is sold under the condition that it cannot be returned under any circumstances.

❖ strict/stringent/tough conditions

◆ lending/licence/loan/membership conditions

◆ to accept/ease/impose/meet/set conditions

4 [C]

a situation that must exist in order for sth else to happen:

a necessary condition for economic growth

A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry.

MINT noun

• adhere
• adherence
• ad hoc
• adhocracy
• adjourn
• adjudicate
• adjunct
• adjust
• adjustable
• adjustable peg
• adjusted
• adjusted gross income
• adjuster
• adjustment
• adjustment factor
• adland
• ad litem
• adman
• admin
• administer
• administration
• administration order
• administrative
• administrative assistant
• administrative leave