precondition
US /ˌpriː.kənˈdɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌpriː.kənˈdɪʃ.ən/
1.
a condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done
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A good education is a precondition for success.
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Meeting the safety standards is a precondition for operating the machinery.
1.
to influence or determine (something) in advance
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His early experiences preconditioned him to be cautious.
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The training program aims to precondition athletes for intense competition.