fitted

American  

[fit-id] / ˈfɪt ɪd /

adjective

1. made so as to follow closely the contours of a form, shape, or space.

   Our comfortable, durable fitted sheet hugs your mattress with a continuous elastic hem.

   The best way to use all of the car’s trunk space is fitted luggage—one of the luxury options.

2. having the characteristics needed or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, environment, etc.; suited.

   The reading specialist will devise an individually fitted program for each child.

3. Building Trades.

   1. having the needed cabinets, appliances, fixtures, or other elements included as integral to the construction.

      The lid on the secretary desk lowers to reveal a fitted interior with letter slots and two drawers.

      The ground floor has a living room and a fully fitted kitchen.

   2. (of cabinets, a floor, bookcase, or the like) laid or installed after walls, doors, windows, etc., are already complete, generally as part of a renovation and in a way that gives the appearance of having been originally built in.

      Our highly trained team can help you create the fitted floor of your choice at a competitive price.

4. included as an integral part during manufacture.

   Antilock braking is fitted, complete with cornering brake control, brake-assist, and electronic brake force distribution.

5. Statistics. (of a value) predicted according to a model based on existing data, as opposed to occurring in reality or in a testing situation.

   The fitted results obtained using the algorithmic software are in good agreement with the measured ones.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of fit.

fitted British  

/ ˈfɪtɪd /

adjective

1. designed for excellent fit

   a fitted suit

2. (of a carpet) cut, sewn, or otherwise adapted to cover a floor completely

3. 1. (of furniture) built to fit a particular space

      a fitted cupboard

   2. (of a room) equipped with fitted furniture

      a fitted kitchen

4. (of sheets) having ends that are elasticated and shaped to fit tightly over a mattress

5. having accessory parts

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Usage

See fit ¹.

Other Word Forms

• fittedness noun
• unfitted adjective
• well-fitted adjective

Etymology

Origin of fitted

First recorded in 1730–40; fit ¹ + -ed ² for the adjective senses; fit ¹ + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

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Example Sentences

It also pointed out changes to the inspection procedure contained in the aircraft maintenance manual, and drew attention to a revised bearing assembly that could be fitted – although this was not mandatory.

From BBC

She said her house was cold and her energy bills had tripled because of having to run heaters and dehumidifiers, as well as being fitted with smart radiator valves that do not work properly.

From BBC

He later had to have a pacemaker fitted.

From BBC

Police and charging documents say Jalale admitted using a government vehicle, fitted with kennels and dog-food storage compartments, to transport the canines to the former president’s home.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is now losing power in his arms and is due to have a tracheostomy - an artificial airway - fitted in his throat this month to help his breathing.

From BBC