Meaning of the word precondition in English

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precondition

US /ˌpriː.kənˈdɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌpriː.kənˈdɪʃ.ən/
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Noun

1.

a condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done

Example:
A good education is a precondition for success.
Meeting the safety standards is a precondition for operating the machinery.

Verb

1.

to influence or determine (something) in advance

Example:
His early experiences preconditioned him to be cautious.
The training program aims to precondition athletes for intense competition.
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