fit

/fɪt/

noun

1
The degree to which something fits.
“Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.”
2
Conformity of elements one to another.
“It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.”
3
The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
4
Measure 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
Goodness of fit.
6
The 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.”

1
To be suitable for.
“It fits the purpose.”
2
To conform to in size and shape.
“If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.”
3
To be of the right size and shape
“I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.”
4
(with to) To make conform in size and shape.
“I want to fit the drapes to the windows.”
5
To be in agreement with.
“These definitions fit most of the usage.”
6
To adjust.
“The regression program fit a line to the data.”
7
To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
8
To equip or supply.
“The chandler will fit us with provisions for a month.”
9
To make ready.
“I'm fitting the ship for a summer sail home.”
10
To be seemly.
11
To be proper or becoming.
12
To be in harmony.
“The paint, the fabrics, the rugs all fit.”

1
Suitable, proper.
“You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit.”
2
Adapted to a purpose or environment.
“survival of the fittest”
3
In good shape; physically well.
“You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit.”
4
Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.
“I think the girl working in the office is fit.”
5
Prepared; ready.

1
A seizure or convulsion.
“My grandfather died after having a fit.”
2
A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
3
A sudden outburst of emotion.
“He had a laughing fit which lasted more than ten minutes.”
4
A sudden burst (of an activity).