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โ‡ฑ CONDITIONING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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conditioning

noun

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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Last year, for example, Seminole spent more than a million dollars replacing the heating and air conditioning units. โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 As his teammates warmed up for the second half, Lendeborg went through some drills with Matt Aldred, the teamโ€™s strength and conditioning coach. โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
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Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conditioning was in 1861

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โ€œConditioning.โ€ Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conditioning. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

conditioning

noun
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.โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
Current Health
He also got serious about his physical conditioning with a regimen that includes Pilates, weights and cardio training.โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
Alan Shipnuck, Sports Illustrated
also : the resulting state of physical fitness
Triathletes maintained their aerobic conditioning while developing new skills and strengthening neglected muscles. โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
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.โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
Harvard Mental Health Letter
โ€ฆ aversive conditioning to tie undesirable actions to unpleasant stimuli and thereby break habits.โ€”๐Ÿ‘ Image
The New York Times Magazine
see classical conditioning, operant conditioning

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