An accessory such as a locknut, bushing, or other part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform a mechanical rather than an electrical function.
Fitting can refer to:
- Curve fitting, the process of constructing a curve, or mathematical function, that has the best fit to a series of data points
- A dress fitting
- Piping and plumbing fitting, used in pipe systems to connect straight sections of pipe or tube, adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for other purposes
- Compression fitting, a fitting used to join two tubes or thin-walled pipes together
- Lightbulb socket or lamp fitting
English
Alternative forms
- (ready): fittin', fittin
Etymology
By surface analysis, fit + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
- Rhymes: -ɪtɪŋ
Verb
fitting
- present participle and gerund of fit
- (informal, US, with infinitive) Getting ready; preparing.
Synonyms
- (ready): fixing to (see also going to)