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fitting

fitting

5 3.7
The act of changing something so it becomes suitable
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
translation icon : adaptación
  • During the medical exam, the doctor discussed the importance of proper fitting for the wheelchair.
  • prosthetic fitting
  • fitting of a prosthesis
  • hearing aid fitting

But another thing you might want to do in terms of model fitting is infer an unknown from something you do know.

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Examples

  • Krouskop reported the successful fitting of two persons with AK amputation using this methodology.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The fitting of the new prosthetic required careful adjustments to ensure comfort and stability.

  • First, I have to do the final fitting on your disguise.

  • The fitting out of an expedition requires a great deal of attention to detail.

  • Pressure areas can result from bed rest or improper fitting or wear of a brace.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Therefore, the development of a PC-based system may facilitate the design and fitting of orthoses.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The anatomy of some patients' ears precludes the proper fitting of a commercially manufactured ear plug.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The quality of prosthetic socket fitting can be evaluated by the subjective observation of the prosthetists.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The fitting process for the gloves took longer than expected to achieve the right size.

Synonyms

adjustment
vsfitting
133 2.9

A small change that makes something fit or work better

is broader covering any making suitable or adapting to circumstances
adaptation
vsfitting
64 3.7

Becoming suited to new conditions like a new job or climate

focuses on making something suitable by adjusting to circumstances
customization
vsfitting
  • US
14 3.9

Changing something so it suits a person's needs or tastes

is more general covering any making suitable beyond personal choices
accommodation
vsfitting
  • Specialized
7 5.3

To change actions or ideas to fit new conditions

focuses on making something suitable rather than simply accepting changes
adaption
vsfitting
3.9

A process of changing to fit new conditions

is the standard spelling while that form is written differently

Antonyms

Not being suitable for a situation or place

2 6.3

Parts in the wrong position so a machine or object does not work properly

Compounds

Stays close to the body or an object and is not loose

Not tight on the body so clothes hang away from you

1 3.4

A device on a wall or ceiling that holds and powers a light bulb

pipe fitting
  • Specialized
1 3.6

A small part with threads that connects two pipes

Close and firm against the shape of something or someone

3.9

A pipe, valve, or meter that carries gas to appliances inside a building

steam fitting
  • Specialized
5.5

Work that installs and fixes pipes and machines for steam, heating or cooling systems

Surface Forms

fitting singular
fittings plural

Morphology

fitting = fit (transparent) = fit + ing

This is a standard deverbal noun meaning the act or process of fitting (making suitable or adjusting).

Etymology

Fitting meaning the act of making something suitable comes from fit, which means 'to make right' or 'to suit', so a fitting is the process of adjusting something so it 'works' in its situation.