'Fitting' definitions:

Definition of 'fitting'

(from WordNet)
adjective
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"
adjective
Being precisely fitting and right; "it is only meet that she should be seated first" [syn: fitting, meet]
noun
Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances [syn: adjustment, accommodation, fitting]
noun
A small and often standardized accessory to a larger system
noun
(usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel) [syn: appointment, fitting]
noun
Putting clothes on to see whether they fit [syn: fitting, try-on, trying on]

Definition of 'Fitting'

From: GCIDE
  • Fitting \Fit"ting\, a. Fit; appropriate; suitable; proper. -- {Fit"ting*ly}, adv. -- {Fit"ting*ness}, n. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Fitting'

From: GCIDE
  • Fit \Fit\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fitted; p. pr. & vb. n. Fitting.]
  • 1. To make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation. [1913 Webster]
  • The time is fitted for the duty. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
  • The very situation for which he was peculiarly fitted by nature. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To bring to a required form and size; to shape aright; to adapt to a model; to adjust; -- said especially of the work of a carpenter, machinist, tailor, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • The carpenter . . . marketh it out with a line; he fitteth it with planes. --Is. xliv. 13. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To supply with something that is suitable or fit, or that is shaped and adjusted to the use required. [1913 Webster]
  • No milliner can so fit his customers with gloves. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To be suitable to; to answer the requirements of; to be correctly shaped and adjusted to; as, if the coat fits you, put it on. [1913 Webster]
  • That's a bountiful answer that fits all questions. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • That time best fits the work. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • To fit out, to supply with necessaries or means; to furnish; to equip; as, to fit out a privateer.
  • To fit up, to furnish with things suitable; to make proper for the reception or use of any person; to prepare; as, to fit up a room for a guest. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Fitting'

From: GCIDE
  • Fitting \Fit"ting\, n. Anything used in fitting up; especially (pl.), necessary fixtures or apparatus; as, the fittings of a church or study; gas fittings. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'fitting'

From: Moby Thesaurus