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.
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
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.
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 |
| Computer Abbreviations v1.5 |
FIT
FITS Graphic (Flexible Image Transport System)
Microsoft Windows NT File Index Table
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
Force Integration Training
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
FIT
Fault Isolation Test
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Formation Integrity Test
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Fit
Contact area between two parts.
Contact area between two parts.
| Fiber Optics, Optical Networking Terms |
FIT
Failure In Time
Failure In Time
| ETSI and 3GPP |
FIT
Failure In Time
Failure In Time
| Telecom Terms |
FIT
Failure in Time
Failure in Time
FIT Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
FIT
Field Investigation Team
Field Investigation Team
FIT Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
FIT
Federation of International Traders
Federation of International Traders
FIT Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
fit
congruus, competo, commodus, opportunus, decorus
congruus, competo, commodus, opportunus, decorus
FIT Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Fit (v.)
nunau
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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