uniformity

noun

uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mə-tē How to pronounce uniformity (audio)
plural uniformities
1
: the quality or state of being uniform
2
: an instance of uniformity

Examples of uniformity in a Sentence

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Flexibility, not uniformity, has characterized the AI tooling landscape in recent years. Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The press of humanity, its diversity as well as its uniformity, claws at Uma’s consciousness. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 May 2025 Varying chills Contemplate California’s employment by industry during the past 10 years, and see that there is little uniformity in slower job creation. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025 The decline accelerated in the 20th century, as mass manufacturing favored uniformity and cost-efficiency. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for uniformity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of uniformity was in the 15th century

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“Uniformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uniformity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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uniformity

noun
uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mət-ē How to pronounce uniformity (audio)
plural uniformities
: the quality or state or an instance of being uniform

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