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conditioning

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ// UK //kəndˈɪʃənɪŋ// con·di·tion·ing

n. the process of training a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to get used to something. It can also mean the physical training you do to get your body into a healthy, strong state.

n. the process of training or influencing a subject to behave in a specific way or to accept certain circumstances as normal. In a physical context, it refers to the gradual improvement of fitness through a structured exercise regimen.


SIMPLE

Athletes spend months on physical conditioning before the season starts.

CONTEXTUAL

The experiment used classical conditioning to teach the dogs to associate a bell with food.

COMPLEX

Social conditioning often dictates how we perceive success, leading many to pursue traditional career paths without questioning their underlying motivations or personal desires.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in psychological contexts (classical or operant conditioning) or sports science to describe physical preparation.

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