uniformity

noun

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

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Tests showed more than 90 percent uniformity in illumination across the target area at a distance of two meters. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026 That perspective is carrying into their residential projects, where the brief is often less about uniformity and more about personality. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Those with low contrast, for example, have a sense of uniformity between these features and may opt for softer, more neutral tones. Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026 The key there, according to Warson, was uniformity. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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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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