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fitness
[fit-nis]
noun
capability of the body of distributing inhaled oxygen to muscle tissue during increased physical effort.
Also called Darwinian fitness. Biology.
the genetic contribution of an individual to the next generation's gene pool relative to the average for the population, usually measured by the number of offspring or close kin that survive to reproductive age.
the ability of a population to maintain or increase its numbers in succeeding generations.
fitness
/ ˈfɪtnɪs /
noun
the state of being fit
biology
the degree of adaptation of an organism to its environment, determined by its genetic constitution
the ability of an organism to produce viable offspring capable of surviving to the next generation
Example Sentences
Khawaja went through some fitness exercises and batted in the nets on Monday.
He's showing with fitness - and with United looking like they are probably going in the right direction - a late call-up for England may come.
"His quality was never in doubt with his team-mates. Sometimes he struggled a bit for goals and assists and also with injuries, but when he gets his fitness, he is important."
Bonds was an all-action, versatile player who mixed remarkable fitness, a fiercely competitive nature and skill into a potent combination that was at the heart of everything he and West Ham did.
Volkswagen has likened China to a “fitness center” for the company.
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