How to Use fitment in a Sentence

fitment

noun
  • What’s more, the extra height allows for the fitment of larger wheels and tires.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2022
  • Your next task is to assess a candidate’s fitment for the job.
    Sameer Penakalapati, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
  • In addition to the glass, improved fitments and door and glass seals are also equipped for a quieter cabin.
    Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 6 Feb. 2020
  • Some mufflers have those tubes offset for fitment issues, but the construction is the same.
    J. Daniel Jones, sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Aug. 2017
  • The company’s adaptive 4Matic all-wheel drive system is standard fitment across the lineup.
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 22 June 2021
  • Pickups also tend to have two major downsides: weight distribution and the fitment of part-time 4WD.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Jan. 2020
  • This gives them an edge in performance along with reduced wear and dust production over the 2019 Cayenne SUV’s standard-fitment iron rotors.
    Alexander Stoklosa, Car and Driver, 21 Sep. 2017
  • But at gentler speeds over lower-quality asphalt, the ride has an edginess that likely could be tempered by the fitment of adaptive dampers.
    Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 7 June 2022
  • Every vehicle and every suspension setup will be different, and the skill of your alignment shop plays a role in tire fitment, too.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2021
  • 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, 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, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The standard fitment will be 20-inch wheels and tires, though Cadillac's engineers claimed there was little difference in ride comfort between the two options.
    Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 28 June 2022
  • That’s a lot of changes, especially the move away from proprietary fitments, but none are so much revolutionary as just keeping up with trends.
    Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, 22 May 2018
  • 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, 20 Nov. 2020
  • While this bodes well for functionality, the MIT team has also done fitment and comfort testing of digital fiber garments.
    Eric Tegler, Forbes, 17 June 2021
  • Aside from an enlarged front center armrest and the omission of center air vents for rear-seat passengers, the fitment of the T8’s electrical components has little impact on the XC60’s cabin.
    Steve Siler, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2017
  • Ducati should be thanked for including its excellent quick-shifter feature as standard fitment to the S and base model, as the rev match is ideal and keeps the chassis perfectly in line for hassle-free braking.
    Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 6 July 2021
  • Applying that approach to your standard 60-degree V-6 leads to fitment problems, because there’s not enough room in the valley of the V to efficiently mount turbochargers.
    Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2022
  • All Targa models, however, come with PTM as standard fitment.
    Michael Harley, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2021
  • The real heroes, however, were the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that were x-rayed before fitment to ensure perfect structural integrity.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2022
  • 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, 20 Nov. 2020
  • The most important part of candidate analysis is to conduct a technical and job fitment analysis.
    Sameer Penakalapati, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
  • The new multilink setup also consumes less inboard packaging space where the links attach, a crucial attribute that allows for the fitment of a transverse electric motor in a full battery-electric (BEV) version.
    Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 18 Apr. 2022
  • That means neither what little fuel economy my vehicle has left, nor its driving dynamics, need be compromised by the unnecessary fitment of a rooftop tent in day-to-day driving.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2016
  • Metropolitan spec also includes standard fitment of a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, and power operated third-row seating.
    Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 15 Oct. 2021
  • Technical, complex, specialized gear that often requires some setup, fitment, or education around its use.
    Outside Online, 19 Apr. 2021
  • The 2's interior looks minimalistic, but the space has distinctive finishes and sturdy panel fitment.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2021
  • Build a talent persona — including technical skills, job fitment and personality traits.
    Sameer Penakalapati, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
  • When shopping for a ski helmet, ventilation, fitment, and durability are key considerations to remember when making your selection.
    Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Other tech enhancements include keyless ignition and tire pressure–monitoring sensors as standard fitment.
    Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2022

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