has been fitted vs has been fit

Both 'has been fitted' and 'has been fit' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Has been fitted' is more commonly used in British English, while 'has been fit' is more common in American English.

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has been fitted

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in British English.

This phrase is the past participle of the verb 'fit' and is used when something has been adjusted or installed to fit a particular space or purpose.

Examples:

The new kitchen has been fitted with modern appliances.
The dress has been fitted perfectly for the wedding.
The car has been fitted with new tires.
The shelves have been fitted to the wall.
The windows have been fitted with double glazing.

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To ensure that all that power is delivered in an orderly fashion, this car has been fitted with a new- eight-speed automatic gear box.
10000 normal-use cycles if the vehicle has been fitted with two stands, or
10000 normal-use cycles if the vehicle has been fitted with two stands,
1. Where no recording equipment has been fitted to the vehicle in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85, paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall apply to:
Where no recording equipment has been fitted to the vehicle in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85, paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall apply to:
Patient B-5 here has been fitted with the new V-chip.
Patient has been fitted with a defib vest, is now intubated and on artificial respiration in a vegetative state.
The marking must be affixed in such a way that it is clearly visible after the on-board sewage treatment plant has been fitted with all the auxiliary equipment necessary for its operation.
"The Stig will now drive each of your cars around the track,"which, to make it more real, has been fitted with three speed humps.
These marks must be located so as to be readily visible to the average person once the engine has been fitted to the tractor, together with all the accessories needed for engine operation.
If appropriate, visual inspection of the emission control system in order to check that the required equipment has been fitted.
Visual inspection of the emission control system in order to check that the required equipment has been fitted.
in the case of a manufacturer of a component, that the defect is attributable to the design of the product in which the component has been fitted or to the instructions given by the manufacturer of the product.
(f) in the case of a manufacturer of a component, that the defect is attributable to the design of the product in which the component has been fitted or to the instructions given by the manufacturer of the product.
THE APPROVAL MARK (SYMBOL AND NUMBER) MENTIONED ABOVE SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE MAIN BODY OF THE AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT IS CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE AFTER THE WARNING DEVICE HAS BEEN FITTED ON THE VEHICLE.
The following operation has been carried out as usual forms of handling (ufh) under the customs warehousing procedure: Replacement of an exhaust pipe, which has been fitted in a car, by a better quality exhaust (stainless steel).

Alternatives:

has been installed
has been adjusted
has been placed

has been fit

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in American English.