Definition of Fitting

Adjective: fitting fi-ting

In harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
"We have come to dedicate a portion of that field...It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this"
Being precisely fitting and right
"it is only fitting that she should be seated first";
- meet

Noun: fitting fi-ting

Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
- adjustment, accommodation
A small and often standardized accessory to a larger system
(usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
- appointment
Putting clothes on to see whether they fit
- try-on, trying on

Verb: fit (fitted,fitting) fit

Be agreeable or acceptable to
"This fits my needs";
- suit, accommodate
Be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
"This piece won't fit into the puzzle";
- go
Satisfy a condition or restriction
"Does this paper fit the requirements for the degree?";
- meet, conform to
Change to the appropriate size; tailor
"fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
Insert or adjust several objects or people
"Can you fit the toy into the box?"; "This man can't fit himself into our work environment"
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
"The suspect's fingerprints don't fit those on the gun";
- match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree, marry up, marry
Conform to some shape or size
"How does this shirt fit?"
Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was fitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities";
- equip, fit out, outfit
Make correspond or harmonize
"fit my sweater";
- match