fit

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Definition 1

fit

1. n. the degree to which values predicted by a model correspond with empirically observed values. For example, in structural equation modeling, a researcher may want to see how well his or her hypothesized model of the relationships among a set of variables actually fits the variation and covariation in the data.

2. n. a lay term for an epileptic seizure.

3. n. a colloquial name for an emotional outburst.

4. adj. see fitness.

FIT

abbreviation for feature-integration theory.
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Definition 2

fit

1. n. the degree to which values predicted by a model correspond with empirically observed values. For example, in structural equation modeling, a researcher may want to see how well his or her hypothesized model of the relationships among a set of variables actually fits the variation and covariation in the data.

2. n. a lay term for an epileptic seizure.

3. n. a colloquial name for an emotional outburst.

4. adj. see fitness.

FIT

abbreviation for feature-integration theory.

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