global
[ gloh-buhl ]
/ ˈgloʊ bəl /
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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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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glob·al·ly, adverbWords nearby global
Gln, gloam, gloaming, gloat, glob, global, global aphasia, global community, global dimming, global economy, globalism
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British Dictionary definitions for global
global
/ (ˈɡləʊbəl) /
adjective
covering, influencing, or relating to the whole world
comprehensive
Derived forms of global
globally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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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.
Other words from global
glob′al•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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