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“fitting” in English

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fittingadjective

uk ​ /ˈfɪt.ɪŋ/ us ​ /ˈfɪt̬.ɪŋ/ formal

fittingnoun

uk ​ /ˈfɪt.ɪŋ/ us ​ /ˈfɪt̬.ɪŋ/

(Definition of “fitting” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“fitting” in American English

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fittingnoun [ C ]

us ​ /ˈfɪt̬·ɪŋ/

fitting noun [ C ] (CLOTHING)

› an occasion when you try on clothing being made or adjusted:

a fitting for a wedding gown

fittingadjective

/ˈfɪt̬·ɪŋ/

fitting adjective (SUITABLE)

› suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion:

a fitting tribute

(Definition of “fitting” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“fitting” in Business English

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fittingnoun [ C, usually plural ]

uk ​ /ˈfɪtɪŋ/ us ​

› a small part for connecting one thing to another:

The company manufactures plastic pipes and fittings.
electrical/plumbing fittings

› UK PROPERTY an object or piece of equipment that is not permanently fixed inside a house that someone might take with them when they move to a new home:

Many new homes include extra fixtures and fittings in the purchase price.
bathroom/kitchen fittings
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fixture

(Definition of “fitting” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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