26984 words

fitness

6 definitions • 11 examples
1
the condition of being physically strong and healthy:

Examples:

I'm trying to improve my fitness by cycling to work.
2
how suitable someone or something is:

Examples:

fitness for His fitness for the new position is not in question.
[ + to infinitive ] Many people are concerned about her fitness to govern.
3
the quality of being suitable for someone or something:

Examples:

No one questioned her fitness for the job.
4
the condition of being physically strong and healthy:

Examples:

physical fitness
5

Examples:

The increase of interest in health and fitness means that most hotels now have gyms and pools.
the fitness industry/sector
a fitness centre/club
6
the quality of being suitable for a particular job or of being good enough for something:

Examples:

sb's fitness for sth They have to pass exams to test their fitness for the job.
sb's fitness to do sth Doctors will remain on the medical register only if they can demonstrate their fitness to continue practising.

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