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fitted

[ fit-id ]

adjective

  1. made so as to follow closely the contours of a form, shape, or space:

    Our comfortable, durable fitted sheet hugs your mattress with a continuous elastic hem.

    The best way to use all of the car’s trunk space is fitted luggage—one of the luxury options.

  2. having the characteristics needed or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, environment, etc.; suited:

    The reading specialist will devise an individually fitted program for each child.

  3. Building Trades.
    1. having the needed cabinets, appliances, fixtures, or other elements included as integral to the construction:

      The lid on the secretary desk lowers to reveal a fitted interior with letter slots and two drawers.

      The ground floor has a living room and a fully fitted kitchen.

    2. (of cabinets, a floor, bookcase, or the like) laid or installed after walls, doors, windows, etc., are already complete, generally as part of a renovation and in a way that gives the appearance of having been originally built in:

      Our highly trained team can help you create the fitted floor of your choice at a competitive price.

  4. included as an integral part during manufacture:

    Antilock braking is fitted, complete with cornering brake control, brake-assist, and electronic brake force distribution.

  5. Statistics. (of a value) predicted according to a model based on existing data, as opposed to occurring in reality or in a testing situation:

    The fitted results obtained using the algorithmic software are in good agreement with the measured ones.



verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of fit 1.

fitted

/ ˈ´Úɪ³Ùɪ»å /

adjective

  1. designed for excellent fit

    a fitted suit

  2. (of a carpet) cut, sewn, or otherwise adapted to cover a floor completely
    1. (of furniture) built to fit a particular space

      a fitted cupboard

    2. (of a room) equipped with fitted furniture

      a fitted kitchen

  3. (of sheets) having ends that are elasticated and shaped to fit tightly over a mattress
  4. having accessory parts
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage Note

See fit 1.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ´Ú¾±³Ù·³Ù±ð»å·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
  • ³Ü²Ô·´Ú¾±³Ù·³Ù±ð»å adjective
  • ·É±ð±ô±ô-´Ú¾±³Ù·³Ù±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of fitted1

First recorded in 1730–40; fit 1 + -ed 2 for the adjective senses; fit 1 + -ed 1( def ) for the verb sense
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It’s been fitted out by VanCraft in San Diego, and they do a hell of a good job.

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Mr Maqedonci said he had fitted double glazing in an attempt to stop it, and he and his family "would not dare to try and open our windows. It's impossible".

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Experts say getting a water meter fitted can reduce bills if you have relatively low usage.

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The reports also state that none of the vessels they looked at were fitted with flame arresters – safety devices designed to stop flames from igniting flammable gases.

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Getting a water meter fitted may save you money, she adds.

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