conditioning

noun

con·di·tion·ing | \ kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)niŋ

Definition of conditioning

1 : the process of training to become physically fit by a regimen of exercise, diet, and rest also : the resulting state of physical fitness

2 : a simple form of learning involving the formation, strengthening, or weakening of an association between a stimulus and a response

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the team's excellent physical conditioning With the proper conditioning, the horse will learn to trust and obey its handler.

Recent Examples on the Web Of course, only a fraction of the more than 1.5 billion people living in South Asia even have access to air conditioning. — Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2022 Also known as tower fans, standing fans are a great alternative to air conditioning — and now's a great time to grab one. — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Researchers found that a large fraction of the disparity may be attributable to differences in school air conditioning and that schools without AC may have been more likely to cancel classes on hot days. — Andrea Stanley, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Apr. 2022 That was one of my favorite things for conditioning, 15 to 20 minutes, three or four times a week seemed to work OK. — Greg Presto, Men's Health, 13 Apr. 2022 Inspired by Henson’s at-home scalp-relief formulas, the line offers hair-care salves for everything from styling to conditioning. — Vogue, 10 Mar. 2022 The battery powers my home, except for the air conditioning, during the night. — WSJ, 17 Feb. 2022 Three requests for air conditioning were also rejected. — Rory Linnane, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2022 Three radiators handle the engine, while another trio tackles the air-to-liquid intercoolers, a separate unit for the air conditioning, another specifically modulates the engine oil, and yet another cools the transmission oil. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2022 See More

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conditioning

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con·di·tion·ing | \ kən-ˈdish-(ə-)niŋ

Medical Definition of conditioning

1 : the process of training to become physically fit by a regimen of exercise, diet, and rest Good shoes and proper conditioning are the best bets for avoiding shin splints. — Current Health He also got serious about his physical conditioning with a regimen that includes Pilates, weights and cardio training.— Alan Shipnuck, Sports Illustrated also : the resulting state of physical fitness Triathletes maintained their aerobic conditioning while developing new skills and strengthening neglected muscles. — Marlene Adrian, Shape

2 : a simple form of learning involving the formation, strengthening, or weakening of an association between a stimulus and a response According to the theory, learning or conditioning is the process by which behavior is systematically and lastingly changed. — Harvard Mental Health Letter … aversive conditioning to tie undesirable actions to unpleasant stimuli and thereby break habits. — The New York Times Magazine — see classical conditioning, operant conditioning