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uniform

Syllabification: (u·ni·form)
Pronunciation: /ˈyo͞onəˌfôrm/
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Definition of uniform

adjective

  • 1not changing in form or character; remaining the same in all cases and at all times:blocks of stone of uniform size the decline in fertility was not uniform across social classes
  • of a similar form or character to another or others:a uniform package of amenities at a choice of hotels
  • 2denoting a garment forming part of a person’s uniform:black uniform jackets

noun

  • 1the distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools:airline pilots in dark blue uniforms an officer in uniform
  • informal, chiefly North American a police officer wearing a uniform:uniforms were already on the scene
  • 2a code word representing the letter U, used in radio communication.

verb

[with object]
  • 1make uniform.

Derivatives

uniformly

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century (as an adjective): from French uniforme or Latin uniformis (see uni-, form). uniform (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the mid 18th century

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Definition of uniform in the British & World English dictionary