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Uniform

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

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noun
  1. 1

    A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

verb
  1. 1

    To clothe in a uniform.

adjective
  1. 1

    Unvarying; all the same.

  2. 2

    Consistent; conforming to one standard.

  3. 3

    With speed of convergence not depending on choice of function argument; as in uniform continuity, uniform convergence

  4. 4

    (of a polymer) Composed of a single macromolecular species.

🔄 Synonyms of "Uniform"

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WordDefinition
regularnoun(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
homogeneousOf the same kind; alike, similar.
consistentnounOf a regularly occurring, dependable nature.
unvaryingPersistent, constant, changeless.
dedifferentiatedThat has undergone dedifferentiation
undifferentiatedNot differentiated, not different, alike.

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WordDefinition
multiformnounHaving more than one shape or appearance.
differentiated(biology, of a cell or tissue) That has taken on a specialized form and function.

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WordDefinition
consistentnounOf a regularly occurring, dependable nature.
dedifferentiatedThat has undergone dedifferentiation
singlenounNot accompanied by anything else; one in number.
unvaryingPersistent, constant, changeless.
regularnoun(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
undifferentiatedNot differentiated, not different, alike.
homogeneousOf the same kind; alike, similar.
uniformitynoun(uncountable) The quality or state of having the same characteristics or form as other things, and lacking variety; (countable) an instance of this.
evennessnounThe quality of being even (flat or close in numbers).
equalverbThe same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment.
unitynoun(uncountable) Oneness: the state or fact of being one undivided entity.
samenounNot different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
coherencenounThe quality of forming a unified whole.
unanimousSharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
unitarynounHaving the quality of oneness.
equivalentnounSimilar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
similarnounHaving traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
consistencynounReliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.
consistently(frequency) constantly; always.
evenverbEqual in proportion, quantity, size, etc.

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