uniformly
B2Pronunciation
UK
- /jˈuːnɪfˌɔːmli/
US
- /ˈjunəˌfɔrmli/
Description
- evenly
- consistently
- in the same way
Imagine pouring sugar into your tea. If you want it uniformly sweet, the sweetness needs to spread evenly through the whole cup, so you stir. "Uniformly" describes something happening or being done in the same way across a place, group, or set of things, with little or no difference. A wall might be painted uniformly, with the color spread evenly from edge to edge. A teacher might grade papers uniformly, using the same standards for each student. It gives a sense of evenness, fairness, and consistency. Think of soldiers marching uniformly, all moving in step.
The word "uniformly" describes something that is consistent or even across an area, group, or process. It usually means there is little or no noticeable variation, and that things are spread out, done, or applied in the same way throughout. This can apply to physical characteristics such as color, heat, or texture: "The paint was applied uniformly, creating a smooth finish."
But it goes beyond appearance. "Uniformly" also describes how things are done. A company might enforce its policies uniformly across all departments, making sure everyone is treated by the same rules. In the same way, a scientist might mix a substance uniformly through a solution so the results of an experiment are reliable.
The idea of "uniformity" often suggests order and predictability. Think about a tiled floor where the tiles are laid uniformly in neat rows. However, it does not always mean perfectly identical in every detail. It usually means there is a steady pattern or an even result. A field might be "uniformly covered in wildflowers," even if the flowers are not all exactly the same size or shape.
You'll often see "uniformly" used with verbs like apply, distribute, spread, cover, or treat. For example: "The medication was distributed uniformly among the patients." Or, "The rules are applied uniformly to all members of the club."
So, if something is happening in a consistent, even way without clear differences from one part to another, it is likely being done uniformly. The word is about evenness, consistency, and the same treatment or pattern across the whole thing.
Examples
- 1
Painting
Spread the paint uniformly so the wall doesn't look patchy.
- 2
Baking
The cake should bake uniformly if the oven is at the right temperature.
- 3
Business pricing
Prices were raised uniformly across all stores.
- 4
Polite behavior
The students were uniformly polite throughout the visit.
- 5
Reviews
Reviews of the film were uniformly positive.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- uniformlyadverb