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fit

/fɪt/

noun

Meaning

  • The degree to which something fits.

    "Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit."

  • Conformity of elements one to another.

    "It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts."

  • The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.

  • Measure of how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.

    "The Wonder Bread advertising research results showed the “White Picket Fence” commercial had strong fit ratings."

  • Goodness of fit.

  • The quality of a partnership's combined holding of cards in a suit, particularly of trump.

    "During the auction, it is often a partnership's goal to find an eight-card major suit fit."

verb

Meaning

  • 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."

  • To adjust.

    "The regression program fit a line to the data."

  • To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.

  • To equip or supply.

    "The chandler will fit us with provisions for a month."

  • To make ready.

    "I'm fitting the ship for a summer sail home."

  • To be seemly.

  • To be proper or becoming.

  • To be in harmony.

    "The paint, the fabrics, the rugs all fit."

adjective

Meaning

  • Suitable, proper.

    "You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit."

  • Adapted to a purpose or environment.

    "survival of the fittest"

  • In good shape; physically well.

    "You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit."

  • Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.

    "I think the girl working in the office is fit."

  • Prepared; ready.