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Meaning of fitting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fitting

Pronunciation:/fɪtɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To be suitable for.

    Example: It fits the purpose.

  2. To conform to in size and shape.

    Example: If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.

  3. To be of the right size and shape

    Example: I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.

  4. (with to) To make conform in size and shape.

    Example: I want to fit the drapes to the windows.

verb

Definitions

  1. To suffer a fit.

noun

Definitions

  1. A small part, especially a standardized or detachable part of a device or machine.

  2. A tube connector; a standardized connecting part of a piping system to attach sections of pipe together, such as a coupling

  3. The act of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit.

  4. The process of fitting up; especially of applying craft methods such as skilled filing to the making and assembling of machines or other products.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Ready, appropriate, suitable, or in keeping