The word "Fitment" - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Rio · 12-22-2013, 04:14 AM

Do people know that they are using that word incorrectly around the automotive industry?

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

raytrix · 12-22-2013, 04:49 AM

This.

mav1178 · 12-22-2013, 05:18 AM

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

hotpanda1 · 12-22-2013, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by raytrix

This.

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

N1rve · 12-22-2013, 08:08 AM

what....?

red_comet · 12-22-2013, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

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

Do people know that they are using that word incorrectly around the automotive industry?

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

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Originally Posted by red_comet

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

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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

OrbitalEllipses · 01-07-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

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.

12-22-2013, 04:14 AM	#1
Rio Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S ハチ Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,048 Thanks: 744 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 131 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The word "Fitment" Do people know that they are using that word incorrectly around the automotive industry? 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.

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