fitting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
   adjustment; accommodation.
   
2. noun a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system
   
3. noun (usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
   appointment.
   
4. noun putting clothes on to see whether they fit
   try-on; trying on.
   
5. verb be agreeable or acceptable to
   accommodate; fit; suit.
   
   • This suits my needs
6. verb be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
   go; fit.
   
   • This piece won't fit into the puzzle
7. verb satisfy a condition or restriction
   meet; conform to; fit.
   
   • Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
8. verb make fit
   fit.
   
   • fit a dress
   • He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
9. verb insert or adjust several objects or people
   fit.
   
   • Can you fit the toy into the box?
   • This man can't fit himself into our work environment
10. verb be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
    gibe; fit; tally; correspond; agree; jibe; check; match.
    
    • The two stories don't agree in many details
    • The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
    • The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
11. verb conform to some shape or size
    fit.
    
    • How does this shirt fit?
12. verb provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
    equip; fit out; fit; outfit.
    
    • The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
13. verb make correspond or harmonize
    fit; match.
    
    • Match my sweater
14. adjective satellite in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
    
    • We have come to dedicate a portion of that field...It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this
15. adjective satellite being precisely fitting and right
    meet.
    
    • it is only meet that she should be seated first

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