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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

  • (..) As french say. To Johan Maria, with best wishes... Johan Maria, it's your name? Yes. Johan Maria Muller... it doesn't suit the uniform. Oh heavens. You are worried. I was there too. Do you play? Yes, a little bit. (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged
  • (..) At your command, sir. Ok, ok. Take the coat off. Come on. Go ahead! Take his mess jacket off! A soldier in his uniform cannot be an executioner! The chair. Pull it. He died fast. No comments please. Report the result. Sir, the convinct is dead. Then, continue. (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged