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

Examples of uniformity in a Sentence

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Local governments levy taxes, assessors value property, multiple appeals bodies issue rulings, clerks calculate rates, treasurers prepare bills and the Illinois Department of Revenue oversees uniformity. Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 And while the broader new-vehicle market drifts toward uniformity, this field of contenders distinguished itself with varying degrees of design and innovation. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026 State officials have said the action is intended to enforce safety and uniformity on roadways. Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026 The country’s dynamism lay not in its uniformity but in its diversity. Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 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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