fit-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: be satisfactory or acceptable, be in accordance with

Commentary:
NOTE: Unlike sense 2, the acceptability lies in the standard/regulation set by the one who judges the acceptability. Includes: FIT THE BILL

Examples:
This fits my needs.
Does this paper fit the requirements for the degree?
I'd say he fit the stereotype pretty well given his self escalation of doses.
The administration welcomed intelligence that fit the president's determination to go to war.
The stories didn't fit what her magazine's editors were looking for.
Several witnesses' stories didn't fit the official line.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Suitability
PropBank: fit.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3, 6, 9
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
fit_the_bill 1

Sense Number 2: (cause to) be put in or occupy a specific place due to its suitable features

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[theme] FIT PP{P NP[location]} NP1[agent] FIT NP2[patient] (PP{P NP[location]})
NOTE: 'suitable feature' includes: size, shape, characteristics or properties Includes: FIT IN, FIT INTO

Examples:
This piece won't fit into the puzzle
He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out.
Fit the dress inside out, and fit the sides of the bodice.
Can you fit the toy into the box?
A straight line was fit between each two consecutive data points.
This man can't fit himself into our work environment
How does this shirt fit?
Remember the kids who just didn't fit in when you were a child?

Mappings:
VerbNet: adjust-26.9,fit-54.3,funnel-9.3-1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: fit.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 4, 5, 7
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
fit_in 1

Sense Number 3: equip or supply with necessary things

Commentary: Includes: FIT OUT

Examples:
The expedition was fit with proper clothing, food, and other necessities.
The company has won a multi-million dollar contract to fit out the new hotel.
Little kids can be over the side in a heart beat, so fit them out with a PFD.
She's been fitted with an artificial leg.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 8
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
fit_out 1, 2