conditionaloperation
nounUK /kənˈdɪʃənl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/
US /kənˈdɪʃənl ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/
A conditional operation is a step that only happens if something else is true.
The program uses a conditional operation to check if the number is even before printing it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, an instruction that runs only when a specified condition is met.
The conditional operation skips the loop when the counter reaches zero.
3. In mathematics, an operation whose result depends on whether a given condition holds.
The conditional operation returns one value if x is positive and another if it is negative.
4. In everyday planning, an action that is carried out only if a certain situation occurs.
Bringing an umbrella is a conditional operation based on the weather forecast.