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uniform definition

uni·form (yo̵̅o̅′nə fôrm′)

adjective

    1. always the same; not varying or changing in form, rate, degree, manner, etc.; constant a uniform speed
    2. identical throughout a state, country, etc. a uniform minimum wage
    1. having the same form, appearance, manner, etc. as others of the same class; conforming to a given standard a row of uniform houses
    2. being or looking the same in all parts; undiversified a uniform surface
  3. consistent in action, intention, effect, etc. a uniform policy

Etymology: MFr uniforme < L uniformis < unus, one + -formis, -form

noun

the official or distinctive clothes or outfit worn by the members of a particular group, as policemen or soldiers, esp. when on duty

transitive verb

☆ to clothe or supply with a uniform

Related Forms:

uniform Idioms

uniform with

having the same form, appearance, etc. as

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uniform Synonyms

uniform

modif.

  1. Even

    symmetrical, regular, steady, stable, smooth, well-proportioned, normal, straight, unwarped, true, consistent, plumb.

    Antonyms crooked*, warped, askew. *

  2. Alike

    equal, unvaried, well-matched, consonant, consistent, correspondent, mated, after the same pattern, similar, identical.

    Antonyms different*, unlike*, varied. See syn. study at steady.steady.


uniform

n.

costume, suit, garb, dress, habit, attire, outfit, regimentals, dress uniform, khaki, livery, OD*, GI*; see also clothes.


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uniform Usage Examples

Object

  • chauffeur: We provide a friendly, uniformed chauffeur to help you relax on that important journey.

Converse of object

  • wear: At school I wore a blue uniform I enjoyed playing football.

Adjective modifier

  • naval: The crew put on their German naval uniforms, the German ensign was hoisted and explosive charges detonated.

Modifies a noun

  • thickness: It wasn't quite that easy however as it is virtually impossible to spin a yarn of uniform thickness.

Noun used with modifier

  • undress: I am sure when we finally go rank to role we will ditch the insignia on undress uniform like our neighbors have already done.

Possessives

  • fireman: The firemen's uniform consisted of a helmet, belt, badge and ax.
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uniform quotes

The land lies desolate and stripped; Across its waste has thinly strayed A tattered host of eucalypt. From whose gaunt uniform is made A ragged penury of shade.

-Adams, Arthur Henry

Encased in talent like a uniform, The rank of every poet is well known; They can amaze us like a thunderstorm, Or die so young, or live for years alone.

-Auden,W(ystan) H(ugh)

We know, Mr.Welleröwe, who are men of the world öthat a good uniform must work its way with the women, sooner or later.

-Dickens, CharlesJohn Huffam

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