pre·con·di·tion
ˌprē-kən-ˈdi-shən 
: prerequisite
They demand a guarantee as a precondition to the job.
preconditioned; preconditioning; preconditions
: to put in a proper or desired condition or frame of mind especially in preparation
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Noun
They insist on a guarantee as a precondition of the deal.
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Udam Dewaraja, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled this week in Washington raised speculation that the two sides could reach a new ceasefire, which Iran has demanded as a precondition of any broader diplomatic settlement with the US.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Unit prices range from $600 to $1,500 on average, but these ventilators can reduce utility bills by 10% or more by preconditioning incoming fresh air with the outgoing air’s energy.
—William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Three preconditions are needed to distribute accountability.
—Udam Dewaraja, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled this week in Washington raised speculation that the two sides could reach a new ceasefire, which Iran has demanded as a precondition of any broader diplomatic settlement with the US.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
The battery can be preconditioned for faster charging on long drives or to reduce cold weather’s impact on range.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Unit prices range from $600 to $1,500 on average, but these ventilators can reduce utility bills by 10% or more by preconditioning incoming fresh air with the outgoing air’s energy.
—William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for precondition
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“Precondition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precondition. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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