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fitness . ( Of the lat. )( aptitudo ). 1. f. ability to operate competently in a particular activity. 2. f. quality that makes an object suitable, appropriate or accommodated for some purpose. 3. f. capacity and provision for the performance or exercise of a business, industry, art, etc. U t. in pl. with the same meaning as in sing. 4. f. adequacy or suitability to obtain and exercise an employment or Office.