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FITTING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 20 meanings of the word Fitting.

How to pronounce fitting:

US

Fitting - as a noun

Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accommodation22adjustment20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advance13betterment14improvement20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small and often standardized accessory to a larger system

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accessory16add-onappurtenance18supplement16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appointment17

Putting clothes on to see whether they fit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
try-ontrying on

Fitting - as an adjective satellite

In harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

Example: "A decent burial"; "we have come to dedicate a portion of that field...it is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decent9

Being precisely fitting and right

Example: "It is only meet that she should be seated first"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meet6

Fitting - as a verb

To be suitable for.

Example: "It fits the purpose."

To conform to in size and shape.

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

To be of the right size and shape

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

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

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

To be in agreement with.

Example: "These definitions fit most of the usage."

To adjust.

Example: "The regression program fit a line to the data."

To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.

To equip or supply.

Example: "The chandler will fit us with provisions for a month."

To make ready.

Example: "I'm fitting the ship for a summer sail home."

To be seemly.

To be proper or becoming.

To be in harmony.

Example: "The paint, the fabrics, the rugs all fit."

To suffer a fit.

Fitting - as an adjective

Ready, appropriate, suitable, or in keeping

Example Sentences

"I need to find a fitting for this pipe."
"She tried on several fittings before finding the perfect dress."
"The plumber fixed the leak using a new fitting."
"I bought a new light fitting for the living room."
"The tailor took measurements for the suit fitting."
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Word Game Points

Is FITTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fitting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FITTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FITTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fitting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FITTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FITTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fitting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FITTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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