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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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In a world of extreme attention on uniform uniformity – the NFL has 64 employees whose only job is to look for dress code violations on game day – there is not exactly a lot of room for displays of personality and individuality in the NFL uniform. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025 The intent is uniformity, but the risk is the suppression of local intelligence and clinical leadership. Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025 That uniformity is part of the tradition, and part of the challenge for any brand hoping not just to join the shelf, but to stand out. Maria Williams, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025 Scaling these devices into full modules also introduces manufacturing challenges, such as ensuring material uniformity and controlling defects. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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