conditioning
/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: conditionings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The process of modifying a person or animal's behaviour.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any preparation or training, especially athletic training of the body.
Noun
Examples
England's superior conditioning began to show in the final quarter and as the game began to break up, their three-quarters began to stamp their authority on the game. And when Foden went on a mazy run from inside his own 22 and put Ashton in for a long-range try, any threat of an upset was when and
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “conditioning” mean?
The process of modifying a person or animal's behaviour.
Is “conditioning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.