Meaning & use

uniformity

noun·Academic

The quality of being the same or consistent throughout, without variation.

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The factory inspectors checked every product carefully for size uniformity.

Critics complained that the new buildings lacked character and showed only uniformity.

A note on using this word

Uniformity often carries a slightly negative tone when applied to art or design, suggesting a lack of variety.

Words with a similar meaning

consistencysameness

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Words with an opposite meaning

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