uniformity

noun

uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mə-tē How to pronounce uniformity (audio)
plural uniformities
1
: the quality or state of being uniform
2
: an instance of uniformity

Examples of uniformity in a Sentence

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Trees were judged on size, shape, uniformity, density and color. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024 Democrats once understood that politics is a game of addition, requiring coalition-building, listening to diverse voices, and respecting differences—not demanding uniformity. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Such recommendations are necessary for the ease of transition regarding cannabis businesses, uniformity, and granting fair and clear tax policies as the legal environment around cannabis changes, according to the AICPA. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Building standards across the region lack uniformity and are generally subjective and uncontrolled. Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uniformity 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of uniformity was in the 15th century

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“Uniformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uniformity. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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uniformity

noun
uni·​for·​mi·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈfȯr-mət-ē How to pronounce uniformity (audio)
plural uniformities
: the quality or state or an instance of being uniform
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