global

[gloh-buhl]

adjective

1. pertaining to the whole world; worldwide; universal.

   the dream of global peace.

2. comprehensive.

3. globular; globe-shaped.

4. of, relating to, or using a terrestrial or celestial globe.

5. (of a computer operation, linguistic rule, etc.) operating on a group of similar strings, commands, etc., in a single step.

global

/ ˈɡləʊbəl /

adjective

1. covering, influencing, or relating to the whole world

2. comprehensive

Other Word Forms

• globally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of global¹

First recorded in 1670–80; globe + -al ¹

Example Sentences

A World Athletics official has claimed that between 50 and 60 athletes who went through male puberty have been finalists in the female category in global and continental track and field championships since 2000.

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A global race is underway to build ever-faster supercomputers to work in conjunction with AI systems.

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"The 2030 Games will also reinforce India's long-term ambition to become a global sporting hub," the sports and youth ministry said in a statement.

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While the dollar remains the anchor of global reserves, trust in U.S. policy has weakened.

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That could drive even more companies from the public markets, hollowing out one of the most powerful assets the U.S. has to compete in the global economy.

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Related Words

• comprehensive 
• international 
• overall 
• universal