English · Word Candidate

uniform

/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: uniforms · uniforming · uniformed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Unvarying; all the same.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không thay đổi; đều như nhau

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Adjective

Examples

"Chocolate and cream," the standard colours of G.W.R. rolling stock for 21 years, are now being replaced by an all-over utility coating of reddish-brown. This is the third time that a uniform brown has been adopted as the standard livery of G.W.R. carriages.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Consistent; conforming to one standard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ổn định; tuân thủ một tiêu chuẩn

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Adjective

Examples

The only doubt is, about the manner of their unity; how far Churches are bound to be uniform in their Ceremonies, and what way they ought to take for that purpose.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group, company, prison inmates, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trang phục đặc trưng để nhận biết thành viên của một nhóm, công ty, tù nhân, v.v.

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Noun

Examples

The Hooverette [housedress] can be worn as a dress or as an apron. This is the latest in uniforms, madam, according to Vogue.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A uniformed police officer (as opposed to a detective).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảnh sát mặc đồng phục

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Noun

Examples

Skeletor held the gun against Speedo’s head, held Speedo between himself and the cops who stood, motionless and futile, where they’d stopped. Robinson, Lindfors, Carter, three uniforms and I watched helpless as Skeletor, dragging Speedy with him, inched out the gate, started backing down the hill.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “uniform” mean?

Unvarying; all the same.

Is “uniform” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.