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/fɪtɪŋ/ · fit·ting
verb
- To be suitable for. The new policy fits the company's mission.
- 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.
- To suffer a fit. She had a fit when she saw the surprise party.
noun
- A small part, especially a standardized or detachable part of a device or machine. The engineer replaced the fitting with a new one.
- A tube connector; a standardized connecting part of a piping system to attach sections of pipe together, such as a coupling. The plumber used a fitting to connect the pipes.
- The act of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit. She spent hours trying on dresses for the wedding, going through the fitting process.
adjective
- Ready, appropriate, suitable, or in keeping. The fitting outfit for the occasion was a black tie.
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Did you know? The word 'fitting' has a fascinating connection to the world of fashion, as it is often used in the context of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit, a process that requires patience, attention to detail, and a keen sense of style.