Condition put into words (5)
I believe the answer is:
state
I believe this is a double definition.
'condition' is the first definition.
(the state something is in)
'put into words' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for state that I've seen before include "Claim" , "Declare; affirm" , "Say; nation" , "For example, New York or Washington but not Boston or Philadelphia" , "Speak" .)