C1nounformaleducationsociety
US/ˌjuː.nəˈfɔːr.mə.ti/
UK/ˌjuː.nɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/
the state of being the same everywhere or for everyone, with no variety
In context
Critics say the exam system creates too much uniformity in how students think.
Global brands have led to a dull uniformity in city centers around the world.
The ministry wants greater uniformity in how schools grade essays.
Words that go with uniformity
adjective + noun
- greater uniformityThe new rules aim to bring greater uniformity to university admissions.
- cultural uniformitySome fear that globalization will lead to cultural uniformity.
- dull uniformityThe dull uniformity of the lessons made pupils lose interest.
noun + preposition
- uniformity ofThe uniformity of the houses made the new suburb look lifeless.
verb + noun
- impose uniformityA national curriculum can impose uniformity on very different schools.