Word
uniformly
Phoneticsuni·form·ly
US/ˈjunəˌfɔɹmɫi/
UK/jˈuːnɪfˌɔːmli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
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.
Examples
“The walls are painted uniformly in a soft grey.”
“The new safety regulations will be applied uniformly across all branches of the company starting next month.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or precedes an adjective.
Real-World Examples
“Instead of muscle fibers making up the tissue uniformly, streaks of fat begin appearing within the muscle.” “After 27 years of school choice, Floridians should know that there are no uniformly positive systemwide gains in achievement .” Etymology
From uniform + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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