Definitions for UNIFORM
ˈyu nəˌfɔrmuni·form

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. uniformadjective

   clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

2. uniform, unvaryingadjective

   always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

   "a street of uniform tall white buildings"

3. consistent, uniformadjective

   the same throughout in structure or composition

   "bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product"

4. undifferentiated, uniformadjective

   not differentiated

5. uniformverb

   evenly spaced

   "at regular (or uniform) intervals"

6. uniformverb

   provide with uniforms

   "The guards were uniformed"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. uniformnoun

   A distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group.

2. uniformnoun

   Phonetic equivalent for the letter U in the ICAO spelling alphabet, informally known as the NATO phonetic alphabet.

3. uniformnoun

   A uniformed police officer (as opposed to a detective).

4. uniformverb

   To clothe in a uniform.

5. uniformadjective

   Unvarying; all the same.

6. uniformadjective

   Consistent; conforming to one standard.

7. Etymology: una + forma

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uniformadjective

   Etymology: unus and forma.

   1. Keeping its tenour; similar to itself.

   Though when confusedly mingled, as in this stratum, it may put on a face never so uniform and alike, yet it is in reality very different. John Woodward.

   2. Conforming to one rule; acting in the same manner; agreeing with each other.

   The only doubt is about the manner of their unity, how far churches are bound to be uniform in their ceremonies, and what way they ought to take for that purpose. Richard Hooker.

   Creatures of what condition soever, though each in different manner, yet all with uniform consent, admire her, as the mother of their peace and joy. Richard Hooker.

   Numbers, being neither uniform in their designs, nor direct in their views, neither could manage nor maintain the power they got. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uniform

   A uniform is a variety of costume worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity. Modern uniforms are most often worn by armed forces and paramilitary organizations such as police, emergency services, security guards, in some workplaces and schools and by inmates in prisons. In some countries, some other officials also wear uniforms in their duties; such is the case of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service or the French prefects. For some organizations, such as police, it may be illegal for non members to wear the uniform.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uniformadjective

   having always the same form, manner, or degree; not varying or variable; unchanging; consistent; equable; homogenous; as, the dress of the Asiatics has been uniform from early ages; the temperature is uniform; a stratum of uniform clay

2. Uniformadjective

   of the same form with others; agreeing with each other; conforming to one rule or mode; consonant

3. Uniformadjective

   a dress of a particular style or fashion worn by persons in the same service or order by means of which they have a distinctive appearance; as, the uniform of the artillery, of the police, of the Freemasons, etc

4. Uniformverb

   to clothe with a uniform; as, to uniform a company of soldiers

5. Uniformverb

   to make conformable

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Uniform

   A uniform is a type of clothing worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity. Modern uniforms are most often worn by armed forces and paramilitary organizations such as police, emergency services, security guards, in some workplaces and schools and by inmates in prisons. In some countries, some other officials also wear uniforms in their duties; such is the case of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service or the French prefects. For some public groups, such as police, it is illegal for non members to wear the uniform. Other uniforms are trade dresses.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Uniform

   ū′ni-form, adj. having one or the same form: having always the same manner or character: consistent with itself: agreeing with another.—n. a dress or livery of the same kind for persons who belong to the same body, as of a soldier.—v.t. U′niformise, to make uniform.—adj. Uniformitā′rian.—ns. Uniformitā′rianism, the doctrine in geology of Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875), that the present is the type of all preceding ages, so far as these are revealed by the fossiliferous strata; Uniform′ity, state of being uniform: agreement with a pattern or rule: sameness: likeness between the parts of a whole.—adv. U′niformly.—n. U′niformness.—Act of Uniformity, an intolerant measure passed in 1662, by which a number of clergymen, variously stated at from 800 to 2000, were driven out of the English national church.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uniform

   The dress prescribed by regulation for officers and men of the army, navy, marines, &c.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uniform

   (one form). In its military sense, means the particular dress and equipment assigned by proper authority to each grade of officers and men. The clothing consists of one prevailing color, variously ornamented and “faced” according to the rank and corps. In full uniform, wearing the whole of the prescribed uniform; not in undress.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uniform

   A type of clothing agreed through discussion and choice by all members of a specific group, team, school or workplace.

   The uniform type is proposed, discussed and agreed by the group together.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'UNIFORM' in Nouns Frequency: #1825

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'UNIFORM' in Adjectives Frequency: #970

How to pronounce UNIFORM?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say UNIFORM in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of UNIFORM in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of UNIFORM in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of UNIFORM in a Sentence

1. Don Bacon:

   I’ve been in direct contact with many service members over the last year – including many from Nebraska – who have legitimate concerns about the way the Pentagon has handled the processing and disposition of their requests for religious and medical exemptions, orders are orders,and I received every vaccine known to man when I served in uniform, but maybe it’s time to reassess this particular order. Based on the president’s recent statements on the pandemic, I’m personally not convinced we’ve struck the right balance between military risk and the Constitution.We need to consider the serious recruiting and retention problems now facing the military, and review actions taken against those who did not get the vaccine.

2. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker:

   In Harris County there was a deputy sheriff who was shot 15 times -- 15 times, while he was filling up his gas tank. Why? Because the sheriff there said they believe that the suspect that went after him did so just because he was in uniform, in our society we need leaders, not just in elected office, we need clergy and business and other leaders in our community to say enough is enough.

3. Mike Huckabee:

   I'm very disappointed in Lindsey, i sometimes wonder what uniform he puts on each morning when goes out to the field to play, and I'm not just talking about the partisan uniform.

4. President Biden:

   This is reinstating a position that the previous commanders and, as well as the secretaries, have supported. And what I'm doing is enabling all qualified Americans to serve their country in uniform.

5. Thom Tillis:

   The tragic terrorist attack on U.S. servicemembers that took the lives of 13 men and women in uniform was the direct result of the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal of Afghanistan, the United States should never have put our service members in harm’s way securing the Kabul airport while the Taliban overran the rest of the city left our men and women in uniform vulnerable and allowed terrorists to plan and execute an attack.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=UNIFORM
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Uniform
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=UNIFORM
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/UNIFORM
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=UNIFORM
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=UNIFORM
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=UNIFORM
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html