uniform

Definitions


[ˈjuːnɪfɔːm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unchanging in form or character
(e.g: blocks of stone of uniform size)

- denoting a garment forming part of a person's uniform
(e.g: black uniform jackets)


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Origin:
mid 16th century (as an adjective): from French uniforme or Latin uniformis(see uni-, form). Sense 1 of the noun dates from the mid 18th century


[ˈjuːnɪfɔːm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools
(e.g: airline pilots in dark blue uniforms)

- a code word representing the letter U, used in radio communication


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (as an adjective): from French uniforme or Latin uniformis(see uni-, form). Sense 1 of the noun dates from the mid 18th century


[ˈjuːnɪfɔːm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make uniform


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (as an adjective): from French uniforme or Latin uniformis(see uni-, form). Sense 1 of the noun dates from the mid 18th century




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