fitted
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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Building Trades.
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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.
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(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.
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included as an integral part during manufacture.
Antilock braking is fitted, complete with cornering brake control, brake-assist, and electronic brake force distribution.
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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.
verb
adjective
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designed for excellent fit
a fitted suit
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(of a carpet) cut, sewn, or otherwise adapted to cover a floor completely
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(of furniture) built to fit a particular space
a fitted cupboard
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(of a room) equipped with fitted furniture
a fitted kitchen
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(of sheets) having ends that are elasticated and shaped to fit tightly over a mattress
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having accessory parts
Usage
See fit 1.
Other Word Forms
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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At 16 weeks, the team assessed their energy expenditure using a flow-through metabolic chamber fitted to the treadmill.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
He said after the prosthetic is fitted he hopes they regain their confidence.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
A US government aircraft was waiting at Misrata airport when Al-Marimi arrived with a "loosely fitted cloth hood" over his head.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Meanwhile, shoes fitted with motion sensors could provide feedback as patients practice walking at home or around their neighborhoods.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Boys primping in badly fitted suits like his own.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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