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uniform

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈjunəˌfɔɹm// UK //jˈuːnɪfˌɔːm// uni·form Academic General-service

n. a special set of clothes that all members of a group wear. You wear this so people can easily see which school, team, or job you belong to.

n. a distinctive set of clothing worn by members of a specific organisation or group while participating in that group's activities.


SIMPLE

The students must wear a blue uniform to school.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline requires all cabin crew members to keep their uniform clean and professional during every flight.

COMPLEX

While the military uniform serves a practical purpose in the field, its primary function during the parade is to project a sense of absolute discipline and unity.

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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French uniforme, from Latin uniformis.

Usage

Countable when referring to the specific set of clothes; uncountable when referring to the general concept of wearing such clothing.

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