shifting condition
noun phraseUK /ˈʃɪftɪŋ kənˈdɪʃən/
US /ˈʃɪftɪŋ kənˈdɪʃən/
A situation that keeps changing.
The weather is a shifting condition, so bring a jacket and sunglasses.
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2. A medical state that changes over time.
The doctor monitored the shifting condition of the patient each hour.
3. A rule or requirement that is being revised.
The shifting condition of the contest rules confused the players.
4. A changing state in a machine or system.
Engineers watched the shifting condition of the engine during the test.