Fit Note

Pronunciation: /fɪt noʊt/

Definitions of fit note

noun a written statement from a doctor confirming that a person is fit to work or participate in certain activities

Example Sentences

A1 I need a fit note from the doctor to show my employer.

A2 The fit note stated that I was unable to work for a week.

B1 The doctor issued a fit note recommending light duties at work.

B2 The fit note outlined specific accommodations needed for the employee.

C1 The fit note provided detailed information about the employee's medical condition.

C2 The fit note was carefully reviewed by the occupational health team before approving the employee's return to work.

Examples of fit note in a Sentence

formal The employee provided a fit note from their doctor excusing them from work.

informal I had to get a fit note from my GP because I was feeling unwell.

slang I can't come in today, I need to get a sick note from the doctor.

figurative Her positive attitude was like a fit note for the team, boosting morale and productivity.

Grammatical Forms of fit note

• plural: fit notes
• present tense: fit note
• future tense: will fit note
• perfect tense: have fit noted
• continuous tense: is fit noting
• singular: fit note
• positive degree: fit note
• infinitive: to fit note
• gerund: fit noting
• participle: fit noted

Origin and Evolution of fit note

First Known Use: 2009 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fit note' originated in the field of occupational health and medicine as a document provided by a healthcare professional to certify an individual's fitness for work.

Evolution of the word: Originally known as a 'sick note' or 'medical certificate', the term 'fit note' was introduced in the UK in 2009 as part of a government initiative to shift the focus from what individuals cannot do to what they can do in the workplace. The term has since become widely used in the UK and other countries to refer to a document certifying an individual's fitness for work.