Word Finder - fit

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The degree to which something fits.

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Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.

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Conformity of elements one to another.

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It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.

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The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.

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Measure of how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.

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The Wonder Bread advertising research results showed the “White Picket Fence” commercial had strong fit ratings.

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Goodness of fit.

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The quality of a partnership's combined holding of cards in a suit, particularly of trump.

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During the auction, it is often a partnership's goal to find an eight-card major suit fit.

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To be suitable for.

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It fits the purpose.

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To conform to in size and shape.

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If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.

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To be of the right size and shape

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I wanted to borrow my little sister's jeans, but they didn't fit.

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(with to) To make conform in size and shape.

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I want to fit the drapes to the windows.

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To be in agreement with.

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These definitions fit most of the usage.

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To adjust.

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The regression program fit a line to the data.

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To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.

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To equip or supply.

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The chandler will fit us with provisions for a month.

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To make ready.

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I'm fitting the ship for a summer sail home.

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To be seemly.

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To be proper or becoming.

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To be in harmony.

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The paint, the fabrics, the rugs all fit.

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Suitable, proper.

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You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit.

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Adapted to a purpose or environment.

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survival of the fittest

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In good shape; physically well.

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You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit.

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Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.

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I think the girl working in the office is fit.

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Prepared; ready.