fit
noun
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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