Fixture

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈfɪkstʃɚ/
• RP IPA: /ˈfɪkstʃə/

Origin

Alteration of older fixure, on the model of mixture

Full definition of fixture

Noun

1. (legal) Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it.
2. A regular patron of a place or institution.
3. A lighting unit; a luminaire.
4. (sports) A scheduled match.
5. (computing, programming) A state that can be recreated, used as a baseline for running software tests.
6. A work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry.

Verb

1. To furnish with, as, or in a fixtureThe device is available in both handheld and fixtured models.
2. (sports, Australia, New Zealand) To schedule a match
• 2009, January 30, AAP, Zimbabwe cricket head Chingoka refused entry to Australia, Other items to be discussed include fixturing from 2012 onwards, preparations for this year's scheduled Champions Trophy and the Indian Cricket League's bid for recognition from the ICC.