uniformity

noun

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

Examples of uniformity in a Sentence

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Establishing this uniformity opens a world of possibilities, including: • Benchmarking performance: Compare individual business locations or regions to identify high performers and areas needing improvement. David Earl, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Brightness uniformity is claimed to be 95%, and laser speckles are reduced by up to 97%. New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025 Steve Vladeck, a professor at Georgetown University Law Center, has proposed limiting the availability of universal injunctions to only situations where nationwide uniformity is essential, such as cases involving border enforcement. Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025 Alienware claims an enhanced AI algorithm regulates the electrical current on a per-pixel basis to maintain image uniformity and extend display health over time. PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uniformity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 24 Apr. 2025.

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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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