fitment

noun

fit·ment | \ ˈfit-mənt

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Definition of fitment

chiefly British

: furnishing sense 2, fixture, cabinetry —usually used in plural

Examples of fitment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Supra will boost output by over 130-hp thanks to the fitment of a BMW M3 Competition powerplant and more than double the standard Supra’s sticker price. — Peter Lyon, Forbes, "Tweaked BMW M3 Engine To Power Toyota’s Final Supra," 24 Feb. 2021 When shopping for a ski helmet, ventilation, fitment, and durability are key considerations to remember when making your selection. — Popular Science, "Best ski helmets: Comfortable protection for hitting the slopes," 12 Mar. 2021 Your next task is to assess a candidate’s fitment for the job. — Sameer Penakalapati, Forbes, "How To Build A Talent Pipeline Strategy To Win Market Share And Beat Your Competition," 4 Mar. 2021 While wearing your mask, the front of it especially should be treated as a potential fomite (source of transmission), so ensure proper fitment when putting it on initially to avoid having to touch it while wearing. — Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, "Mask up! How to choose and maintain the best masks for use against COVID-19," 20 Nov. 2020 The Pur Sport's removal of the regular car's complex electro-hydraulic wing and some of its sound insulation, plus the fitment of thinner seats, knocks about 110 pounds off the Chiron's curb weight. — John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, "2021 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Goes to Extremes," 5 Mar. 2021 The most important part of candidate analysis is to conduct a technical and job fitment analysis. — Sameer Penakalapati, Forbes, "How To Build A Talent Pipeline Strategy To Win Market Share And Beat Your Competition," 4 Mar. 2021 Studies show that, after five uses, the integrity of the mask (its fitment in particular) has degraded beyond a safe point for use. — Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, "Mask up! How to choose and maintain the best masks for use against COVID-19," 20 Nov. 2020 Surgical masks that are not N95 or equivalent have not been approved by the CDC for reuse, due to their fitment and lower level of filtration. — Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, "Mask up! How to choose and maintain the best masks for use against COVID-19," 20 Nov. 2020

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fit (into/in) the mold of

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12 Apr 2021

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“Fitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fitment. Accessed 6 May. 2021.

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