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uniformly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈjunəˌfɔɹmɫi// UK //jˈuːnɪfˌɔːmli// uni·form·ly

adv. in a way that is the same everywhere or for everyone. You use this when there are no differences in how something is done or how it looks.

adv. in a consistent manner that lacks variation or diversity across all instances or parts.


SIMPLE

The walls are painted uniformly in a soft grey.

CONTEXTUAL

The new safety regulations will be applied uniformly across all branches of the company starting next month.

COMPLEX

While the individual components vary in size, the protective coating must be applied uniformly to ensure that no single area remains vulnerable to corrosion or heat damage.

Origin

From uniform + -ly.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or precedes an adjective.

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