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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In the group discussions, she was surprised by the uniformity of the kids’ experiences. Kate Dwyer, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 It's loaded with features, including gaming extras and all major flavors of HDR, and its overall picture processing and screen uniformity are surprisingly solid for its class. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 8 Nov. 2024 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 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 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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