Word
conditioning
Phoneticscon·di·tion·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
UK/kəndˈɪʃənɪŋ/
Definitions
01behavioural training
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the process of training a person or animal to react in a certain way to a situation.
n. the psychological process of modifying behaviour through repeated stimuli or reinforcement. Often used in the context of social or psychological development.
Español:condicionamiento
“Years of social conditioning make us feel we must always be polite to strangers.”
“The experiment demonstrated how classical conditioning could influence an animal's physiological response to a neutral stimulus over a short period.”
Usage
Often used with 'social' or 'cultural' to describe how society shapes our habits.
Synonyms
02physical fitness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports
n. the process of getting your body into a very healthy and strong state through exercise.
n. the process of improving physical health, strength, and endurance through a systematic exercise regime.
Español:condicionamiento
“The team spent the whole summer on physical conditioning before the season started.”
“The athlete's superior conditioning allowed her to maintain a high level of performance even in the final minutes of the match.”
Usage
Commonly used in professional sports and fitness contexts.
Synonyms
03material preparation
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the process of keeping a material at a specific temperature or humidity before testing it.
n. the storage of a material specimen under specified environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity, for a set duration prior to testing.
“The wood samples required two days of conditioning in a humid room before the experiment.”
“Standard conditioning of the polymer samples is essential to ensure that the tensile strength measurements are reproducible across different laboratories.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Unison said its members had reported being sent out in ambulances in stifling heat with faulty or no air conditioning, and often with limited access to drinking water or toilet facilities.” “Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?” “Air conditioning is a much more expensive option than using fans.” “Air conditioning takes the edge off, but it’s like trying to disguise medicine with a mouthful of Coke; it only goes so far.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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