noun
- The process or act of installing, attaching, or securing fixtures in a building or structure.
- In manufacturing, the process of holding or positioning a workpiece in a fixture during machining or assembly.
Usage: Common in construction and interior design contexts
Usage: Technical term used in engineering and manufacturing
verb
- Present participle of 'fixture': to install, attach, or secure fixtures.
Usage: Less common as a verb; typically used in gerund form
Examples
- The fixturing of the new bathroom required careful planning and precise measurements.
- The construction crew completed the fixturing of all light fixtures by Friday.
- In the manufacturing plant, fixturing the metal parts ensures consistent quality.
- The designer oversaw the fixturing of shelves and cabinets throughout the office.
- Proper fixturing of the workpiece is essential for accurate machining.
- The team is fixturing the new equipment in the laboratory this week.