Definitions
1.nounThe degree to which something fits."Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit."
2.nounConformity of elements one to another."It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts."
3.nounThe part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
4.nounMeasure 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."
5.nounGoodness of fit.
6.nounThe 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."
7.verbTo be suitable for."It fits the purpose."
8.verbTo conform to in size and shape."If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me."
9.verbTo be of the right size and shape"I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit."
10.verb(with to) To make conform in size and shape."I want to fit the drapes to the windows."
11.verbTo be in agreement with."These definitions fit most of the usage."
12.verbTo adjust."The regression program fit a line to the data."
13.verbTo attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
14.verbTo equip or supply."The chandler will fit us with provisions for a month."
15.verbTo make ready."I'm fitting the ship for a summer sail home."
16.verbTo be seemly.
17.verbTo be proper or becoming.
18.verbTo be in harmony."The paint, the fabrics, the rugs all fit."
19.nounA section of a poem or ballad.
20.nounA seizure or convulsion."My grandfather died after having a fit."
21.nounA sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
22.nounA sudden outburst of emotion."He had a laughing fit which lasted more than ten minutes."
23.nounA sudden burst (of an activity).
24.verbTo suffer a fit.