uni·form
ˈyü-nə-ˌfȯrm 
1
: having always the same form, manner, or degree : not varying or variable
uniform procedures
2
: consistent in conduct or opinion
uniform interpretation of laws
3
: of the same form with others : conforming to one rule or mode : consonant
4
: presenting an unvaried appearance of surface, pattern, or color
uniform red brick houses
5
: relating to or being convergence of a series whose terms are functions in such manner that the absolute value of the difference between the sum of the first n terms of the series and the sum of all terms can be made arbitrarily small for all values of the domain of the functions by choosing the nth term sufficiently far along in the series
uniformed; uniforming; uniforms
: dress of a distinctive design or fashion worn by members of a particular group and serving as a means of identification
broadly
: distinctive or characteristic clothing
Uniform
4 of 4communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter u
Synonyms
Examples of uniform in a Sentence
Adjective
The museum is kept at a uniform temperature to protect the artifacts.
All departments have uniform training standards.
Noun
the band uniform was brown with red and white stripes
Recent Examples on the Web
Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
The other is that to be a viable country with an integrated economy, there have to be certain basic rules and uniform national rights.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Many blood cancers are homogeneous, meaning their cells are uniform.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
In another section, a line of storefronts with uniform neon white cursive signage houses outposts local favorites, like Tonnie’s Minis from Newark and my personal obsession, Bang Cookies, from Jersey City.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
While the potential benefits of AI are enormous, 86% of consumers think companies should come together to set clear, uniform standards and practices for their use of AI.
—Jennie Baird, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2024
Marine Corps Times says the change was made at the request of one unidentified female Marine
The Marine Corps has stopped requiring women to wear pantyhose with their uniform skirts, a change made at the request of one unidentified female Marine.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
The weight comes from natural glass beads, which are evenly dispersed to ensure uniform pressure.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
Yes, this does indicate the Clippers are moving away from having black uniform variants.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Joe Noga, cleveland, 17 Jan. 2023
Skinny jeans are out and the relaxed pant look is the go-to uniform this season.
—Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022
First baseman Jose Abreu, most recently the focal point of the Chicago White Sox roster, will be wearing a Houston Astros uniform this coming season.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
Baking creme brûlée in a Bain Marie/water bath insures gentle, uniform heat around the custards.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2022
Add drained chickpeas to tahini sauce and continue to process until chickpeas are completely blended into tahini and hummus is smooth and uniform in color, about 3 minutes.
—Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
Keep the length short enough to see skin through the whiskers but uniform the whole way around and the cheek and neck lines crisp.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 10 Nov. 2022
Everything was closer together and almost uniform, except for tiny fluctuations that became the matter forming stars and galaxies.
—Sophie Putka, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2021
While not uniform across all stations, generally the mast will need to be between 1 inch to 1.5 inches in diameter.
—Ed Oswald, Popular Mechanics, 8 Nov. 2022
Matthew Continetti, National Review, 6 Apr. 2024
The former San Diego State forward, wearing a red No. 16 Arizona uniform, drew the unenviable spot of going first, when the judges typically are more conservative with scores not knowing what’s coming later.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Rather than using Pitt’s royal and gold, the Chinese had made up uniforms in white and navy blue, which, in this corner of Pennsylvania, verged on sacrilege: Penn State colors.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
From the biggest Eastern cities to the smallest Western settlements, recruits formed new clubs, designing uniforms, electing captains, writing aggressive constitutions.
—Jon Grinspan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Sartorial decisions are of high importance too–this is directly correlated to piecing together a uniform that can be associated with your public persona.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
Every portrait is heavily researched: Barrois studies an athlete’s knee injury or the way a certain basketball uniform drapes.
—Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
And in its name, Fanon tacitly condoned a lot of killing, and not just of people in uniform.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Her uniform throughout much of the film is sleeveless shirts tucked into bluejeans, cinched in with a too-big silver belt buckle.
—New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The region’s other Fortune 500 companies are insurer Western & Southern Financial Group, regional bank Fifth Third and uniform manufacturer Cintas.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
The other is that to be a viable country with an integrated economy, there have to be certain basic rules and uniform national rights.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Many blood cancers are homogeneous, meaning their cells are uniform.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
In another section, a line of storefronts with uniform neon white cursive signage houses outposts local favorites, like Tonnie’s Minis from Newark and my personal obsession, Bang Cookies, from Jersey City.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
While the potential benefits of AI are enormous, 86% of consumers think companies should come together to set clear, uniform standards and practices for their use of AI.
—Jennie Baird, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2024
Marine Corps Times says the change was made at the request of one unidentified female Marine
The Marine Corps has stopped requiring women to wear pantyhose with their uniform skirts, a change made at the request of one unidentified female Marine.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
The weight comes from natural glass beads, which are evenly dispersed to ensure uniform pressure.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
Yes, this does indicate the Clippers are moving away from having black uniform variants.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Verb
New 20th anniversary logos and merchandise go on sale Tuesday, but because of MLB guidelines, bigger changes to uniform designs and logos will have to wait a year or so.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 17 Jan. 2023
Skinny jeans are out and the relaxed pant look is the go-to uniform this season.
—Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022
First baseman Jose Abreu, most recently the focal point of the Chicago White Sox roster, will be wearing a Houston Astros uniform this coming season.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
Baking creme brûlée in a Bain Marie/water bath insures gentle, uniform heat around the custards.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2022
Add drained chickpeas to tahini sauce and continue to process until chickpeas are completely blended into tahini and hummus is smooth and uniform in color, about 3 minutes.
—Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
Keep the length short enough to see skin through the whiskers but uniform the whole way around and the cheek and neck lines crisp.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 10 Nov. 2022
Everything was closer together and almost uniform, except for tiny fluctuations that became the matter forming stars and galaxies.
—Sophie Putka, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2021
While not uniform across all stations, generally the mast will need to be between 1 inch to 1.5 inches in diameter.
—Ed Oswald, Popular Mechanics, 8 Nov. 2022
Noun
Hamas brutalizes children, abuses captives, steals food, fires its rockets indiscriminately, wears no uniforms, and hides behind schools, hospitals, and mosques.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 6 Apr. 2024
The former San Diego State forward, wearing a red No. 16 Arizona uniform, drew the unenviable spot of going first, when the judges typically are more conservative with scores not knowing what’s coming later.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Rather than using Pitt’s royal and gold, the Chinese had made up uniforms in white and navy blue, which, in this corner of Pennsylvania, verged on sacrilege: Penn State colors.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
From the biggest Eastern cities to the smallest Western settlements, recruits formed new clubs, designing uniforms, electing captains, writing aggressive constitutions.
—Jon Grinspan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Sartorial decisions are of high importance too–this is directly correlated to piecing together a uniform that can be associated with your public persona.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
Every portrait is heavily researched: Barrois studies an athlete’s knee injury or the way a certain basketball uniform drapes.
—Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
And in its name, Fanon tacitly condoned a lot of killing, and not just of people in uniform.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Her uniform throughout much of the film is sleeveless shirts tucked into bluejeans, cinched in with a too-big silver belt buckle.
—New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English uniforme, from Middle French, from Latin uniformis, from uni- + -formis -form
First Known Use
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1748, in the meaning defined above
Communications Code Word
1956, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of uniform was
in the 15th century
Phrases Containing uniform
Dictionary Entries Near uniform
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“Uniform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uniform. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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uniform
1 of 3 adjective
uni·form
ˈyü-nə-ˌfȯrm
1
: not varying
uniform temperature
2
: of the same form with others
uniform procedures in the courts
uniformly
adverb
uniform
2 of 3 verb
: to dress with a uniform
uniform
3 of 3 noun
: uniform dress worn by members of a particular group (as an army or a police force)
Legal Definition
uniform
adjective
uni·form
: of, relating to, or based on a uniform act
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