Etym. Meaning “physical condition as regards form or structure” is attested from late 13c. Meaning “mental or emotional condition” is attested from 1530s (phrase state of mind first attested 1749).
Definition
- A term used when programming manikins; state variables may include vital signs, monitor readings, body sounds, and verbalizations made by the simulator.
- [pleural] A sequence of events that change over time. (Sokolowski & Banks, 2011).
Compare to: EVENT