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

The BOJ official caused a stir in global markets by suggesting that the central bank could raise interest rates again as soon as later this month.

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General worries about increased risk in global assets is a factor, too.

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“Business conditions remain soft as a result of higher costs from tariffs, the government shutdown, and increased global uncertainty,” another manufacturer told ISM.

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From Port Sudan, Moscow would be well-placed to monitor maritime traffic to and from the Suez Canal, the shortcut between Europe and Asia that carries around 12% of global trade.

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Other potential applications exist in areas such as fusion research, space exploration and optimization of global trading networks, according to Stamirowska.

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Related Words

• comprehensive 
• international 
• overall 
• universal