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
Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
Use a scoop to portion: For even, uniform cookies, use a portion scoop.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
Strasburg was planning to officially retire Saturday with a lavish press conference at Nationals Park – and a uniform retirement ceremony penciled in for next year.
—Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
In addition, the slides could be uniform with graphic borders, corporate logos and slide numbers.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
But what’s happening around the country is hardly uniform.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2023
Valenzuela retired as a legend, and this year the team retired his uniform number.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
The scoreboard featured the number 58 (his uniform number) in the home and road slots during the ceremony.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2023
The startups were also reported to be relying on a uniform care model that did not adequately personalize treatments, often prescribing stimulants over treatments that may have been better indicated.
—Margaret Sibley, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
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
Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2023
The couple later exchanged a sweet hug and kiss while Anstead, who has played soccer semi-professionally for years, was still in uniform.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
On the national stage, three Alaskans on NFL teams were in uniform in Week 2, and a professional hoopster signed with a new NBA team.
—Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Sep. 2023
The next day he was abducted and murdered by armed men in RSF uniforms.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2023
Booker had been in uniform, went through warmups pregame and was a captain on the field for the coin toss, but sat out with back spasms.
—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
First look of the Browns in the all white uniforms!
—Irie Harris, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2023
Many city schools require uniforms, but they are not mandated across the district.
—Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2023
Most of the items in the sale are spring and summer products, so don’t expect to find your fall uniform.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
Others are on locker room watch, uniform duties or any other detail that might entice an audience or recruit.
—Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
Use a scoop to portion: For even, uniform cookies, use a portion scoop.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
Strasburg was planning to officially retire Saturday with a lavish press conference at Nationals Park – and a uniform retirement ceremony penciled in for next year.
—Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
In addition, the slides could be uniform with graphic borders, corporate logos and slide numbers.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
But what’s happening around the country is hardly uniform.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2023
Valenzuela retired as a legend, and this year the team retired his uniform number.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
The scoreboard featured the number 58 (his uniform number) in the home and road slots during the ceremony.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2023
The startups were also reported to be relying on a uniform care model that did not adequately personalize treatments, often prescribing stimulants over treatments that may have been better indicated.
—Margaret Sibley, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
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
But after the restaurant’s manager posted the clip to Facebook and a few fan selfies featuring Del Rey in uniform popped up on the usual platforms, a narrative took hold.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2023
The couple later exchanged a sweet hug and kiss while Anstead, who has played soccer semi-professionally for years, was still in uniform.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
On the national stage, three Alaskans on NFL teams were in uniform in Week 2, and a professional hoopster signed with a new NBA team.
—Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Sep. 2023
The next day he was abducted and murdered by armed men in RSF uniforms.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2023
Booker had been in uniform, went through warmups pregame and was a captain on the field for the coin toss, but sat out with back spasms.
—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
First look of the Browns in the all white uniforms!
—Irie Harris, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2023
Many city schools require uniforms, but they are not mandated across the district.
—Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2023
Most of the items in the sale are spring and summer products, so don’t expect to find your fall uniform.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
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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 28 Sep. 2023.
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Kids Definition
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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