globalize

[ gloh-buh-lahyz ]
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verb (used with object),glob·al·ized, glob·al·iz·ing.
  1. to extend to other or all parts of the globe; make worldwide: efforts to globalize the auto industry.

Origin of globalize

1
First recorded in 1940–45; global + -ize
  • Also especially British, glob·al·ise .

Other words from globalize

  • glob·al·i·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for globalize

globalize

globalise

/ (ˈɡləʊbəˌlaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to put into effect or spread worldwide

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