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
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
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The construction showed attention to detail—secure buttons, strong seams, and uniform color throughout.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2024
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
Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The edge gap is the widening space between marketing strategies that sharpen a brand’s competitive edge and those dulled by algorithmic automation, uniform targeting and the rinse-and-repeat logic of platform and industry best practice.
—Liam Wade, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
The difference between current and voltage can be visualized by a conveyor belt carrying boxes of a uniform size.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The construction showed attention to detail—secure buttons, strong seams, and uniform color throughout.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Verb
Dabs of the coverage product under my eyes and on my post-acne hyperpigmentation go a long way, boosting my confidence and uniforming my skin tone in a way that no other product can.
—Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2024
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
Noun
Even a short pitstop could make a big difference to Americans in uniform:
NORTHEAST
The Northeast is rich with military history.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The edge gap is the widening space between marketing strategies that sharpen a brand’s competitive edge and those dulled by algorithmic automation, uniform targeting and the rinse-and-repeat logic of platform and industry best practice.
—Liam Wade, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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“Uniform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uniform. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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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)
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