Definition of Fit

Babylon English
fit
adj. suited; suitable, appropriate; qualified; ready; healthy, in good condition
n. adjustment, adaptation of one thing to another; manner in which something fits; seizure, spasm; outburst of temper or other emotion; sudden impulse
v. be suitable; be the right size or shape for; adapt; suit, adjust, alter; make conform; make ready; prepare; install, supply

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FIT Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Campbell R. Harvey's Hypertextual Finance Glossary
Fit
A situation in which the investor's requirements and needs such as risk tolerance and growth potential preference are met by a specific investment.

2K Group Shipping, Trade, Insurance Dictionary
fit
Free In Trimmed

Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description
FIT
FAB Industries, Inc.
Exchange: AMEX
Manufactures, markets and sells warp knit textiles fabrics, raschel laces, circular knits, novelty knits and polyurethane coated bonded fabrics; And produces comforters, sheets, blankets and other bedding products.


FIT Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

Integrated Circuit Terminology
FIT
see Failure in Time

Computer Abbreviations v1.5
FIT
FITS Graphic (Flexible Image Transport System)
Microsoft Windows NT File Index Table


FIT Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries

European Defence Agency Acronyms
FIT
Force Integration Training
  

International Relations and Security Acronyms
FIT
Fault Isolation Test


FIT Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

WordNet 2.0
fit

Noun
1. a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
(synonym) tantrum, scene, conniption
(hypernym) bad temper, ill temper
2. a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
(synonym) paroxysm, convulsion
(hypernym) attack
3. the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat"
(hypernym) manner, mode, style, way, fashion
(hyponym) hang
4. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
(synonym) burst
(hypernym) activity
(hyponym) fits and starts

Verb
1. be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
(synonym) suit, accommodate
(hypernym) meet, conform to
(derivation) fitter
2. be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
(synonym) go
(hyponym) tesselate
(verb-group) blend, go, blend in
3. satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
(synonym) meet, conform to
(hypernym) match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
(hyponym) coordinate
4. make fit; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
(hypernym) shape, form
(hyponym) dovetail
(cause) go
5. insert or adjust several objects or people; "Can you fit the toy into the box?"; "This man can't fit himself into our work environment"
(hypernym) adapt, accommodate
6. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "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"
(synonym) match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
(hypernym) equal, be
(hyponym) consist
(verb-group) harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree
7. conform to some shape or size; "How does this shirt fit?"
(hypernym) be
(hyponym) go
8. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
(synonym) equip, fit out, outfit
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
(hyponym) rig, set, set up
(derivation) appointment, fitting
9. make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"
(synonym) match
(hypernym) adjust, set, correct
(hyponym) balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
(verb-group) match
(derivation) adjustment, accommodation, fitting

Adjective
1. meeting adequate standards for a purpose; "a fit subject for discussion"; "it is fit and proper that you be there"; "water fit to drink"; "fit for duty"; "do as you see fit to"
(synonym) fit to(a), fit for(a)
(antonym) unfit
(similar) acceptable
2. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed; "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time"
(synonym) fit(p), primed(p), set(p)
(similar) ready
3. physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
(synonym) healthy
(antonym) unfit
(similar) able, able-bodied
(see-also) healthy

The Phrase Finder
A dish fit for the gods
Origin
From Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

As fit as a fiddle
Origin
Originally 'as fit as a fiddler'. The allusion is to street fiddlers who gave energetic performances.
ref: Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, 15th edition.

Fighting fit
Meaning
In peak physical condition.
Origin
From the boxing fraternity. Boxers train especially hard for big fights.

Australian Slang
Fit
1. bring a person before the law on a trivial or trumped-up charge while really intending to victimise them: “He had been trying to fit Chilla for years”; 2. equipment used to prepare and inject drugs


As fit as a Mallee bull
almost invincible; very fit and strong. The Mallee is very arid beef country in Victoria/South Australia.

Fit as a buck rat
even fitter than a Mallee bull (meaning sexually active)

Fit like a finger in a bum
be tight

Fit like a prick in a shirt sleeve
a very loose fit

Hissy fit
attack of hystericks; temper tantrum

Letty mare fit
let him have it: “Letty mare fit tiffy wonsit”


Pink fit
burst of anger; tantrum

Shakespeare Words
FIT
a canto or division of a song A trick or habit

London Slang
fit
used to describe someone who is sexually attractive and has a well toned body. e.g.. "Look at him/her over there, he's/she's well fit !". A fairly recent 90's term especially used by younger generation.

English Slang Dictionary v1.2
fit
clothes that much

hEnglish - advanced version
fit

fit
\fit\ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. fitted (?); p. pr. & vb. n. fitting (?).]
1. to make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation. the time is fitted for the duty. the very situation for which he was peculiarly fitted by nature.
2. to bring to a required form and size; to shape aright; to adapt to a model; to adjust; -- said especially of the work of a carpenter, machinist, tailor, etc. the carpenter marketh it out with a line; he fitteth it with planes. xliv. 13.
3. to supply with something that is suitable or fit, or that is shaped and adjusted to the use required. no milliner can so fit his customers with gloves.
4. to be suitable to; to answer the requirements of; to be correctly shaped and adjusted to; as, if the coat fits you, put it on. that's a bountiful answer that fits all questions. that time best fits the work.


  similar words(7) 




 to fit out 
 fit in 
 fit out 
 ague fit 
 fainting fit 
 throw a fit 
 to fit up 

English Phonetics

JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary
Crydwst
Crydwst = n. a shivering fit

Crygen
Crygen = n. a fit of hoarseness

Crygyn
Crygyn = n. a fit of hoarseness

Crynfa
Crynfa = n. a shivering fit

Gweddw
Gweddw = a. fit for connection, single; widow

Gwiw
Gwiw = a. apt; fit, meet, worthy

Llesgen
Llesgen = n. a sluggish fit

Llesmar
Llesmar = n. a fainting fit

Llymhun
Llymhun = n. a fainting fit

Priod
Priod = appropriate; fit; owned; married

Rhagaddasu
Rhagaddasu = v. to fit before hand

Tairth
Tairth = n. ague fit

Tampog
Tampog = n. a fit of passion

Teirthon
Teirthon = n. an ague fit


FIT Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Oil and Gas Field Glossary
FIT
Formation Integrity Test

Dictionary of Automotive Terms
Fit
Contact area between two parts.

Fiber Optics, Optical Networking Terms
FIT
Failure In Time

ETSI and 3GPP
FIT
Failure In Time

Telecom Terms
FIT
Failure in Time


FIT Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries

Environmental Engineering (English ver.)
FIT
Field Investigation Team


FIT Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries

maritime&shipping&trade
FIT
Federation of International Traders


FIT Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries

English-Latin Online Dictionary
fit
congruus, competo, commodus, opportunus, decorus


FIT Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries

English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan
Fit (v.)
nunau


FIT Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Fit
Fit and FIT have several meanings.

Fit can refer to:

  • Physical fitness, how well a person is suited for physical tasks.
  • Fitness (biology), how capable a being is at successfully passing on its genes.
  • seizure, or any other sudden occurrence of a symptom or unusual behavior.
  • tailoring, how well clothing conforms to the wearer's body (as in "a good fit"). "To fit" is also a verb for adjusting clothing to better suit a wearer.
  • Honda Fit (also known as Honda Jazz), a 5-door hatchback car.
  • the result of curve fitting.
  • In the UK the word fit may refer to attractivness. "She's fit, but she knows it."

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