global
[ gloh-buh l ]
/ ˈgloʊ bəl /
adjective
pertaining to the whole world; worldwide; universal: the dream of global peace.
globular; globe-shaped.
of, relating to, or using a terrestrial or celestial globe.
(of a computer operation, linguistic rule, etc.) operating on a group of similar strings, commands, etc., in a single step.
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global
/ (ˈɡləʊbəl) /
adjective
covering, influencing, or relating to the whole world
comprehensive
Derived forms of global
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Medical definitions for global
global
[ glō′bəl ]
adj.
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Of or involving the entire earth; worldwide.
Comprehensive; total.
Of or relating to the eyeball.
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