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The condition of something

state

noun

the condition of something at a particular time

condition

noun

the physical state of something

composition

noun

the way that something is formed from separate parts or people

shape

noun

the condition of something, especially in relation to its ability to be effective or successful

constitution

noun

the form or structure of something, or the way in which it is organized

preservation

noun

the degree to which something has not been changed by the effects of time or weather

stand

verb

used for talking about the state or condition of a building or object

as is

in the original condition, including any faults or problems

compositional

adjective

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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