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Rio 12-22-2013 04:14 AM

The word "Fitment"
 
Do people know that they are using that word incorrectly around the automotive industry? :confused0068:

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/d...ritish/fitment
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fitment
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fitment

Just saying... :-)

P.S. I know I'll catch some heat for making the statement, but oh well.

frosty86 12-22-2013 04:27 AM

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raytrix 12-22-2013 04:49 AM

This.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7390/1...892a7966_o.jpg

mav1178 12-22-2013 05:18 AM

So what exactly is your point? Is this FT86EnglishClub.com?

hotpanda1 12-22-2013 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raytrix (Post 1405614)

Is this from the evoxforums damn bro I love your stance thread lol

N1rve 12-22-2013 08:08 AM

:slap: what....?

red_comet 12-22-2013 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 1405638)
So what exactly is your point? Is this FT86EnglishClub.com?

Where's the "no fat chicks/will rub" decal?

red_comet 12-22-2013 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rio (Post 1405593)
Do people know that they are using that word incorrectly around the automotive industry? :confused0068:
P.S. I know I'll catch some heat for making the statement, but oh well.

The word people should use is "fit" ie- "I'll adjust the camber to ensure proper fit."

They use "fitment" because... well because people also like to use words like "irregardless" and "supposably" (supposably is a word, people just don't use it all correct like).

rad23racer 12-22-2013 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red_comet (Post 1405726)
The word people should use is "fit" ie- "I'll adjust the camber to ensure proper fit."

They use "fitment" because... well because people also like to use words like "irregardless" and "supposably" (supposably is a word, people just don't use it all correct like).

"Supposably" is not a word. Supposedly is.

DJCarbine 12-22-2013 09:14 AM

Quote:

1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) Machinery an accessory attached to an assembly of parts
Thats pretty close.... the wheels being the accessory, the car being the assembly of parts

Then again I use words like Gription (Combination of grip and traction) and zippity zoppity give me the boppity

As the english language is constantly evolving (and has been) there is no real incorrect use of words unless it is blatantly wrong IMO... like calling a baby a fork
It is all about the perceived meaning and if people understand it. If people understand it and it begins widespread use, then it may as well be part of our language until it is forgotten or becomes an outdated slang term

mtscaletta 01-07-2014 08:15 PM

You wanna get all proper, how about going after the many people that can't spell let alone use almost every word incorrectly.

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bcj 01-07-2014 08:59 PM

Oh, no.. you di' n

Photonic 01-07-2014 09:30 PM

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OrbitalEllipses 01-07-2014 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 1405638)
So what exactly is your point? Is this FT86EnglishClub.com?

Considering you think this is FT86reportNSFWpostsClub.com and/or FT86wannabemoderatorClub.com, I don't think you've earned the right to question OP's English lesson.


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