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/fɪtɪŋ/ · fit·ting
verb
  1. To be suitable for. The new policy fits the company's mission.
  2. To conform to in size and shape. If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.
  3. To be of the right size and shape. I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.
  4. To suffer a fit. She had a fit when she saw the surprise party.
noun
  1. A small part, especially a standardized or detachable part of a device or machine. The engineer replaced the fitting with a new one.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. Ready, appropriate, suitable, or in keeping. The fitting outfit for the occasion was a black tie.
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.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026