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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
The ends, which were less uniform and more scrappy-looking, would go to Haraguchi and his two sisters’ breakfasts.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Behind the scenes, there is no uniform data that can be used to measure all planting efforts.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
The system assumed uniform motivation across every team and every game.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2024
How will forced uniform speech apply if there is a political party change?
—Jordan Rodell, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2024
The use of microphones — another vestige of its past life on the lawn at Glimmerglass — resulted in an unavoidable and uniform flattening of the singers’ midranges.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
At first, the hundred metronomes generate a uniform cloud of indistinguishable ticktocks.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Nike also recently made waves for another uniform design.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Apr. 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
Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Her uniform would be her favorite pair of jeans or slacks paired with a T-shirt or a turtleneck or a dress.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, yet another stir over athlete uniforms has renewed charges of prevailing double standards.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Blake Snell is scheduled to follow him Friday, still seeking his first win in a Giants uniform.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Tyler’s stage design had the rapper dressed in a ranger uniform, sitting in a trailer in a Monument Valley-style desert.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Smith appeared in sunglasses and a black suit, the standard uniform of his character in the film, which starred Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as investigators in a secret organization who monitor and police extraterrestrials.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Then she was fired over her uniform From the archives: 100 years ago, a reunion of Arizona 'pioneers' in Phoenix Arizona teen files claim against courts for 'reunification camp' trauma
What did Paul Babbitt Jr. do for Flagstaff?
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Subsidence isn’t uniform; the rate depends on several factors.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Nike is expected to redesign its jerseys ahead of the 2025 season at the latest, including enlarging jersey lettering size, matching uniform colors, and addressing the jersey’s propensity to absorb moisture.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
The ends, which were less uniform and more scrappy-looking, would go to Haraguchi and his two sisters’ breakfasts.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Behind the scenes, there is no uniform data that can be used to measure all planting efforts.
—Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
The system assumed uniform motivation across every team and every game.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2024
How will forced uniform speech apply if there is a political party change?
—Jordan Rodell, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2024
The use of microphones — another vestige of its past life on the lawn at Glimmerglass — resulted in an unavoidable and uniform flattening of the singers’ midranges.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
At first, the hundred metronomes generate a uniform cloud of indistinguishable ticktocks.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Nike also recently made waves for another uniform design.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Apr. 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
While on the court, her personal style focuses on accessorizing her uniform, particularly with a single-leg sleeve that matches her jersey color, distinguishing her from those who choose a double-leg sleeve.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Her uniform would be her favorite pair of jeans or slacks paired with a T-shirt or a turtleneck or a dress.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, yet another stir over athlete uniforms has renewed charges of prevailing double standards.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Blake Snell is scheduled to follow him Friday, still seeking his first win in a Giants uniform.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Tyler’s stage design had the rapper dressed in a ranger uniform, sitting in a trailer in a Monument Valley-style desert.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Smith appeared in sunglasses and a black suit, the standard uniform of his character in the film, which starred Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as investigators in a secret organization who monitor and police extraterrestrials.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Then she was fired over her uniform From the archives: 100 years ago, a reunion of Arizona 'pioneers' in Phoenix Arizona teen files claim against courts for 'reunification camp' trauma
What did Paul Babbitt Jr. do for Flagstaff?
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Subsidence isn’t uniform; the rate depends on several factors.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 10 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)
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