state vs. condition

[Vishnya]

Hi,
can you explain the difference between state and condition?
Can you give me the link on the on-line dictionary, which can explain this things?
TIA, Jane.

[Alan]

Hi ?????,

Broadly speaking the two nouns refer to the particular material/physical situation in which something or someone currently exists. In terms of precision condition gives a more detailed description, state is more general. You can see this difference in these examples: the state of the economy/nation/country - the condition of the building/of the patient/the car.

Alan
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[Vishnya]

Thanks. Where can I see this difference (I mean dictionary)?