fit and finish

noun

The cosmetic quality of an automobile, in terms of the spacing and alignment of parts.

Meanings

nounfit and finish (uncountable)
  1. uncountableautomotiveThe cosmetic quality of an automobile, in terms of the spacing and alignment of parts.
  2. uncountablecomputingThose features that are not essential functionality of the software, but are otherwise important or useful, such as localization or improving the user interface.
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APA

fit and finish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fit%20and%20finish

MLA

“fit and finish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fit%20and%20finish. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fit and finish,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fit%20and%20finish.

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