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conditioning

Definition

  • noun: the process of becoming stronger and healthier by following a regular exercise program and diet
  • noun: the process of training to become physically fit by a regimen of exercise, diet, and rest
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • With the proper 'conditioning', the horse will learn to trust and obey its handler.

  • After a three week 'conditioning' program, he was ready to compete.

  • She wanted her house to have 'air-conditioning'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Peeta's okay. I promise. I just had to get him off you. It's called hijacking. We don't know how long the Capitol's been doing this to Peeta. It's fear conditioning. Enhanced with tracker jacker venom. You were stung your first Games. Remember? The venom puts the subject in a dissociative state. (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1