FITTING

/fɪtɪŋ/

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Definition

/fɪtɪŋ/

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.”
To be in agreement with.
“These definitions fit most of the usage.”

verb

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.
(often plural) A removable item in a house or other building, which can be taken with one when one moves out, such as a moveable piece of furniture, a carpet, picture, etc.; US furnishing; compare fixture.
“the fittings of a church or study”

adjective