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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

  • (..) (gunshot/man groans) (gunshots) (man groans/woman screams) (men talking) (man over P.A.) John Johnson, report to Edgemar Station in dress uniform. Lucky you. You're about to make history. Hey, Can't you read? It says "Employees only," - I am an employee, (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield