Definitions for uniformity
ˌyu nəˈfɔr mɪ tiuni·for·mi·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. uniformitynoun

   a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying

2. uniformity, uniformnessnoun

   the quality of lacking diversity or variation (even to the point of boredom)

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. uniformitynoun

   The state of being uniform, alike and lacking diversity.

2. uniformitynoun

   The absence of alternativism.

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

1. Uniformitynoun

   Etymology: uniformité, Fr.

   1. Resemblance to itself; even tenour.

   There is no uniformity in the design of Edmund Spenser; he aims at the accomplishment of no one action. Dryden.

   Queen Elizabeth I was remarkable for that steadiness and uniformity which ran through all her actions. Addison.

   2. Conformity to one pattern; resemblance of one to another.

   The unity of that visible body and church of Christ, consisteth in that uniformity, which all the several persons thereunto belonging have, by reason of that one Lord, whose servants they all profess themselves; that one faith which they all acknowledge; that one baptism wherewith they are all initiated. Richard Hooker, b. iii.

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1. uniformity

   Uniformity refers to the state or quality of being the same, consistent, or unvarying in any given aspects such as design, pattern, style, form, action or behavior. It suggests an absence of disparity, irregularity, discrepancy, or deviation. It could also refer to homogeneity or similarity across a particular set of elements or entities.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Uniformitynoun

   the quality or state of being uniform; freedom from variation or difference; resemblance to itself at all times; sameness of action, effect, etc., under like conditions; even tenor; as, the uniformity of design in a poem; the uniformity of nature

2. Uniformitynoun

   consistency; sameness; as, the uniformity of a man's opinions

3. Uniformitynoun

   similitude between the parts of a whole; as, the uniformity of sides in a regular figure; beauty is said to consist in uniformity with variety

4. Uniformitynoun

   continued or unvaried sameness or likeness

5. Uniformitynoun

   conformity to a pattern or rule; resemblance, consonance, or agreement; as, the uniformity of different churches in ceremonies or rites

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. uniformity

   Each element of a whole, structure, system, process, procedure, document or policy having the exact equal value, amount, structure or level of organization.

   The local council ensured there was uniformity in their procurement processes so any business that was submitting quotations were used to the same process.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2020  

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How to pronounce uniformity?

1. Alex

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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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   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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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of uniformity in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of uniformity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of uniformity in a Sentence

1. Alan Bloom:

   Freedom of the mind requires not only, or not even especially, the absence of legal constraints but the presence of alternative thoughts. The most successful tyranny is not the one that uses force to assure uniformity, but the one that removes awareness of other possibilities.

2. Gerry Soedjatman:

   The message that the Air Asia report sent out was that regulatory oversight in Indonesia and in the region needs to catch up with industry standards, it's going to take a long time to achieve uniformity on everything from quality of training to knowledge, safety and commercial regulations. But they have to start.

3. Emma Goldman:

   The strongest bulwark of authority is uniformity the least divergence from it is the greatest crime.

4. Jon Husted:

   One of my primary goals is to ensure uniformity in Ohio elections so that every voter in this state is treated equally and fairly, today we are preserving that uniformity for all Ohio voters while maintaining ample opportunity to cast a ballot and participate in the democratic process.

5. Arnold Toynbee:

   Civilizations in decline are consistently characterised by a tendency towards standardization and uniformity.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=uniformity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Uniformity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=uniformity
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uniformity