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transitive verb fitted or fit, fitting

1. to be suitable or adapted to; be in accord with: let the punishment fit the crime
2. to be the proper size, shape, etc. for
3. 1. to make or alter so as to fit
   2. to measure (a person) for something that must be fitted: fit him for a brace
4. to make suitable or qualified: his training fits him for the job
5. 1. to insert, as into a receptacle: to fit a key in a lock
   2. to make a place for: with in or into: to fit another passenger into the crowded car
6. to equip; outfit: often with out

intransitive verb

1. Archaic to be suitable or proper
2. to be suitably adapted; be in accord or harmony: often with in or into
3. to have the proper size or shape for a particular figure, space, etc.: his coat fits well; this won't fit into the box

adjective fitter, fittest

1. adapted, adjusted, qualified, or suited to some purpose, function, situation, etc.: food fit to eat
2. proper; right; appropriate
3. in good physical condition; healthy
4. Informal disturbed enough; inclined: she was fit to scream

noun

1. the condition of fitting or being fitted
2. the manner or degree of fitting or of fitting together: a good fit, a tight fit
3. anything that fits