# uniformity

/ˌjunəˈfɔɹməti/ (US) · /jˌuːnɪfˈɔːmɪti/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uniformity
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

the quality of being the same or consistent in every part. You use this to describe when things look, act, or happen in exactly the same way.

For teachers: the state or quality of being consistent, homogeneous, or regular in form, character, or degree. Often describes a lack of variation across a system or group.

## Examples

- The school requires uniformity in the students' dress code.
- The factory maintains strict uniformity in its production line to ensure every part fits perfectly.
- While the architect aimed for aesthetic uniformity across the housing estate, critics argued that the lack of visual variety made the neighborhood feel sterile and repetitive.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe a general state of consistency.

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