uniform

[ yoo-nuh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. identical or consistent, as from example to example, place to place, or moment to moment: a uniform building code.

   uniform spelling;

   a uniform building code.

2. without variations in detail: a uniform surface.

   uniform output;

   a uniform surface.

3. constant; unvarying; undeviating: uniform velocity.

   uniform kindness;

   uniform velocity.

4. constituting part of a uniform:

   to be issued uniform shoes.

5. Mathematics. occurring in a manner independent of some variable, parameter, function, etc.:

   a uniform bound.

noun

1. an identifying outfit or style of dress worn by the members of a given profession, organization, or rank.
2. Informal. a uniformed police officer, as opposed to a detective or other member of a police force who does not wear a uniform while on duty:

   The chief wants all available uniforms at the site of the explosion ASAP.

3. a word used in communications to represent the letter U.

verb (used with object)

1. to make uniform or standard.
2. to clothe in or furnish with a uniform.

uniform

¹

/ ˈjuːnɪˌfɔːm /

noun

1. a prescribed identifying set of clothes for the members of an organization, such as soldiers or schoolchildren
2. a single set of such clothes
3. a characteristic feature or fashion of some class or group
4. informal.
   a police officer who wears a uniform

adjective

1. unchanging in form, quality, quantity, etc; regular

   a uniform surface

2. identical; alike or like

   a line of uniform toys

verb

1. to fit out (a body of soldiers, etc) with uniforms
2. to make uniform

Uniform

²

/ ˈjuːnɪˌfɔːm /

noun

1. communications a code word for the letter u

Derived Forms

• ˈuniˌformly, adverb
• ˈuniˌformness, noun

Other Words From

• u·ni·form·ly adverb
• u·ni·form·ness noun
• non·u·ni·form adjective
• self-u·ni·form noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uniform¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin ūnifōrmis (adjective), equivalent to ūni- combining form meaning “one” + -fōrmis “form, shape”; uni-, -form

Word History and Origins

Origin of uniform¹

C16: from Latin ūniformis, from ūnus one + forma shape

Example Sentences

"The question is: Will he be a yes man to Donald Trump or will he behave professionally and with courage the way he did when he was in uniform?" added Bolton, who has grown critical of the president-elect.

From BBC

"I lead the Senate military personnel panel. All three of my brothers served in uniform. I respect every one of our servicemembers."

From BBC

During each crucial stage of his music career, Gerard Way chose a uniform.

From Los Angeles Times

While Memorial Day honors those who have died in our foreign wars, Veterans Day honors the service of all those who have served this country in uniform.

From Salon

I recall marching down Fifth Avenue in 1968 in a Veterans Day parade wearing my cadet dress uniform.

From Salon

Related Words

• attire
• costume
• dress
• garb
• gown
• khaki
• regalia
• robe
• suit