uniform
YOO-nih-fawm
Uniform (noun) means a distinctive set of clothes worn by members of a particular group, such as a school, army, or company. Example: “Students at the school must wear the same uniform every day.”
noun
1
A distinctive set of clothes worn by members of a particular group, such as a school, army, or company.
"Students at the school must wear the same uniform every day."
"The police officer's uniform included a badge and cap."
"The waiters at the hotel all wore a smart grey uniform."
adjective
1
The same throughout; not varying.
"The paint needs a uniform coat with no patchy spots."
"Prices in the chain are kept uniform across every store."
"Cut the carrots into uniform pieces so they all cook at the same speed."
How to use uniform
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the matching outfit a group wears, or an adjective meaning consistent and unvarying.
Common pairings
school uniform
military uniform
uniform standard
uniform size
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- uniforms
- Past tense
- uniformed
- Comparative
- more uniform
- Superlative
- most uniform
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Etymology
From Middle French uniforme, from Latin uniformis, literally "having one form".
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What does “uniform” mean?
The word “uniform” means a distinctive set of clothes worn by members of a particular group, such as a school, army, or company. In plain terms, either the matching outfit a group wears, or an adjective meaning consistent and unvarying.
How do you pronounce “uniform”?
“Uniform” is pronounced YOO-nih-fawm (/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ in IPA).
How do you use “uniform” in a sentence?
Here is “uniform” used in a sentence: “Students at the school must wear the same uniform every day.”
What is the opposite of “uniform”?
The opposite of “uniform” — its antonyms — are nonuniform, omniform and multiform.
What part of speech is “uniform”?
Depending on how it is used, “uniform” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “uniform” come from?
The word “uniform” comes from Latin. From Middle French uniforme, from Latin uniformis, literally "having one form".
Is “uniform” a common word?
“Uniform” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “uniform” have?
“Uniform” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a distinctive set of clothes worn by members of a particular group, such as a school, army, or company.
What is the difference between uniform and consistent?
As an adjective, uniform means the same throughout and not varying, stressing that every part matches every other part at one time. Consistent means unchanging over time or free from contradiction, stressing steadiness or agreement across instances. A row of identical tiles is uniform, while a runner who performs at the same level each week is consistent.
What is the difference between a uniform and a costume?
A uniform is a distinctive set of clothes worn by members of a particular group, such as a school, army, or company, to show membership and identity. A costume is clothing worn to represent a character or theme, usually for performance, a party, or dressing up. A uniform signals who you really are within an organisation, while a costume pretends to be someone or something else.
How do the noun and adjective forms of uniform differ?
As a noun, a uniform is a set of clothes worn by a group, such as a nurse's uniform. As an adjective, uniform means the same throughout and not varying, as in "a uniform thickness" or "uniform temperature." Both senses share the idea of sameness, since a uniform makes a group look alike.
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