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fitting

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɪtɪŋ// UK //fˈɪtɪŋ// fit·ting

n. a meeting where you try on a piece of clothing that is being made or fixed for you. It helps the tailor or dressmaker see if the clothes fit your body correctly.

n. an occasion when a person tries on a garment that is being made or altered to ensure a correct fit. Often used in the context of bespoke tailoring or formal wear.


SIMPLE

I have a final fitting for my suit tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

The bride scheduled her second fitting for Tuesday to ensure the waist of the gown was perfectly adjusted.

COMPLEX

After three separate fittings, the tailor finally achieved the sharp silhouette the client requested, ensuring the jacket draped perfectly across the shoulders without any pulling.

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Commonly used with the verbs 'have', 'go for', or 'attend'.

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