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

He did a deal with BMW to provide him with a car fitted with hand controls in the World Touring Car Championship, where he competed for five seasons from 2005-9, winning four races.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In the aftermath of the crime, newly minted fans of Mangione quickly fitted the man with revolutionary trappings, enshrining him as an avenger of working-class power.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

After all were fitted, the smiles were abundant as the students left the event ready for the upcoming prom season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“Those learning curves that might take the first week, week and a half for rookie quarterbacks—to try to eliminate that so I can be best fitted to the system I’m in.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Mary’s powers were by no means fitted for such a display; her voice was weak, and her manner affected.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen