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uniform

Definition

  • noun: a special kind of clothing that is worn by all the members of a group or organization (such as an army or team)
  • verb: to bring into 'uniformity'
  • adjective: having always the same form, manner, or degree
  • adjective: not varying or changing
  • a communications code word for the letter 'u'
  • synonyms: unchanging, consistent, equable

Examples

  • The cookies should be 'uniform' in size. = The cookies should be of 'uniform' size.

  • The museum is kept at a 'uniform' temperature to protect the artifacts.

  • The trees are 'uniformly' [='evenly'] spaced along the walkway.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Simple, but powerful. Now, once they're asleep. . . . . .hide them in the broomstick cupboard and pull out a few of their hairs. . . . . .and put on their uniforms. -Whose hair are you ripping out, then? -l've already got mine. Millicent Bulstrode. Slytherin. l got this off her robes. (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets