fitting
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/fɪtɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To be suitable for.“It fits the purpose.”
- To conform to in size and shape.“If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.”
- To be of the right size and shape“I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.”
- (with to) To make conform in size and shape.“I want to fit the drapes to the windows.”
verb
- To suffer a fit.
noun
- A small part, especially a standardized or detachable part of a device or machine.
- A tube connector; a standardized connecting part of a piping system to attach sections of pipe together, such as a coupling
- The act of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit.
- The process of fitting up; especially of applying craft methods such as skilled filing to the making and assembling of machines or other products.
adjective
- Ready, appropriate, suitable, or in keeping
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Synonyms
adjustmentpropertry-onmeetappointmentjustaccommodationtrying oninstalladjustadjustingpositioninginstalledplacementinstallationfixing