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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.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1198 views

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.
  • 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.

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 carpet has been fit in the living room.
  • The software has been fit to work on all devices.
  • The dress has been fit for the fashion show.
  • The parts have been fit together perfectly.
  • The puzzle has been fit into place.
  • It has been seen fit that Irma should convalesce at the home of Colonel Fitzhubert in Mount Macedon.
  • After clicking the Autoshrink button, the crop rectangle has been shrunk to fit the sharp limits.
  • Meat from such unskinned wild game cannot bear the health mark unless, after skinning in a game handling establishment, it has undergone post-mortem inspection and has been declared fit for human consumption.
  • Since the early 1990s, Rolandwerft has been able to fit out two ships simultaneously (except at times of low demand).
  • Alex has been throwing a fit!
  • it has been found fit for human consumption following post-mortem inspection carried out in accordance with Section IV, Chapter VIII of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004;
  • this meat has been passed as fit for human consumption following a veterinary inspection carried out in accordance with:
  • However, the rapporteur does not fail to point out the weaknesses, the naivety and the omissions that characterise this plan, which has been adopted in fits and starts.
  • I can't understand why that hovel has been passed as fit for home delivery!
  • (c) it has been found fit for human consumption following ante and post-mortem inspections carried out in accordance with Section IV, Chapter V of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004;
  • (d) it has been found fit for human consumption following post-mortem inspections carried out in accordance with Section IV, Chapters VIII and IX of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004;
  • it has been found fit for human consumption following post-mortem inspections carried out in accordance with Section IV, Chapters VIII and IX of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004;
  • it has been found fit for human consumption following ante and post-mortem inspections carried out in accordance with Section IV, Chapter V of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004;
  • it has been found fit for human consumption following ante and post-mortem inspections carried out in accordance with Section IV, Chapter V of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004;
  • it has been found fit for human consumption following ante and post-mortem inspection carried out in accordance with Section IV, Chapter VII of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 (2);
  • A cabin crew medical report shall indicate the date of the aero-medical assessment, whether the cabin crew member has been assessed fit or unfit, the date of the next required aero-medical assessment and, if applicable, any limitation(s).
  • someone who has never been able to fit in.
  • (a) check that the worker concerned has been passed as medically fit for the activities to be assigned to him;
  • II.1.4. the meat has been found fit for human consumption following ante and post-mortem inspections carried out in accordance with Section I, Chapter II and Section IV, Chapters III and IX of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004;
  • II.1.4. the meat has been found fit for human consumption following a post-mortem inspection carried out in accordance with Section I, Chapter II and Section IV, Chapters VIII and IX of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 854/2004;

Alternatives:

  • has been installed
  • has been adjusted
  • has been placed

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