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u·ni·form / ˈyoōnəˌfôrm/ • adj. 1. not changing in form or character; remaining the same in all cases and at all times: blocks of stone of uniform size the decline in fertility was not uniform across social classes. ∎ of a similar form or character to another or others: a uniform package of amenities at a choice of hotels. 2. denoting a garment forming part of a person's uniform: black uniform jackets. • n. 1. the distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools: airline pilots in dark blue uniforms | an officer in uniform. ∎ inf. a police officer wearing a uniform: uniforms were already on the scene. 2. a code word representing the letter U, used in radio communication. • v. [tr.] 1. make uniform. 2. provide or dress (someone) in a uniform. DERIVATIVES: u·ni·form·ly / ˈyoōnəˌfôrmlē; ˌyoōnəˈfôrm-/ adv. |
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"uniform." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "uniform." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-uniform.html "uniform." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-uniform.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "uniform." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "uniform." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-uniform.html T. F. HOAD. "uniform." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-uniform.html |
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uniform n. the distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization: an officer in uniform.
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"uniform." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "uniform." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-uniform.html "uniform." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-uniform.html |
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•conform, corm, dorm, form, forme, haulm, lukewarm, Maugham, misinform, norm, outperform, perform, shawm, storm, swarm, transform, underperform, warm
•landform • platform • cubiform
•fungiform, spongiform
•aliform • bacilliform
•cuneiform, uniform
•variform • vitriform • cruciform
•unciform • retiform • multiform
•oviform • triform • microform
•chloroform • cairngorm • sandstorm
•barnstorm
•brainstorm, rainstorm
•windstorm • snowstorm • firestorm
•thunderstorm
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"uniform." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "uniform." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-uniform.html "uniform." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-uniform.html |
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