conditioning
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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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Examples of conditioning in a Sentence
the team's excellent physical conditioning
With the proper conditioning, the horse will learn to trust and obey its handler.
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Air conditioning, wood floor, light refreshments and convenient parking. — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "San Jose calendar of events for the week of Aug. 9," 4 Aug. 2019 Honestly, just conditioning, keeping my body right and my mind in the right place as well. — Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com, "Kalen Ballage begins push to become Dolphins’ leading man," 2 Aug. 2019 After strength and conditioning and camp is over, the coaching staff will continue to groom athletes and get them prepared and focused for the season, including by placing an emphasis on enthusiasm and being able to match other teams. — Alvaro Montano, Houston Chronicle, "For Adrian Mitchell, football camp presents chance to learn ‘the Klein Collins way’," 1 Aug. 2019 Strength and conditioning has been very good to him. — oregonlive.com, "Kayvon Thibodeaux, Mykael Wright among freshmen Oregon will rely on immediately," 31 July 2019 For awkward teenagers and college-goers on shoestring budgets in the 2000s, CCD, along with McDonald’s, was a saviour—free air-conditioning, menus with items priced below Rs40, and the cool ambiance. — Itika Sharma Punit, Quartz India, "VG Siddhartha gave India’s youth an affordable dating spot—and a clean place to pee on the highway," 30 July 2019 New bubbles, lighting, and air conditioning, as well as an additional court, will usher tennis players into a new season. — Caryn M. Sullivan, Twin Cities, "Caryn Sullivan: The real magic at The Fort happens in the afternoon," 28 July 2019 In 2016, the family overhauled the circa 1789 cottage, gutting it and adding a proper foundation as well as insulation, air conditioning, and other amenities. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Father and daughter infuse their Cape Cod cottage with cozy coastal appeal," 25 July 2019 Medina, who worked in European soccer before working with the Philadelphia 76ers the past two seasons, will focus on medical, training, mental health, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and physical therapy and recovery. — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, "An inside look at the Wizards' new and unusual front-office structure," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'conditioning.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for conditioning
conditioning
noun
English Language Learners Definition of conditioning
chiefly US
: the process of becoming stronger and healthier by following a regular exercise program and diet
: the act or process of training a person or animal to do something or to behave in a certain way in a particular situation
See the full definition for conditioning in the English Language Learners Dictionary
conditioning
noun
con·di·tion·ing
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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, November 1982 He also got serious about his physical conditioning with a regimen that includes Pilates, weights and cardio training.— Alan Shipnuck, Sports Illustrated, 9 Sept. 2002
also
: the resulting state of physical fitness
Triathletes maintained their aerobic conditioning while developing new skills and strengthening neglected muscles. — Marlene Adrian, Shape, September 1991
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, December l990 … aversive conditioning to tie undesirable actions to unpleasant stimuli and thereby break habits. — The New York Times Magazine, 26 Oct. 1980
— see classical conditioning, operant conditioning
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