industrywide

American  

[in-duh-stree-wahyd, in-duh-stree-wahyd] / ˈɪn də striˌwaɪd, ˈɪn də striˈwaɪd /

adjective

1. from, covering, or affecting an entire industry.

   industrywide profits.

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adverb

1. throughout an industry.

industrywide British  

/ ˈɪndəstrɪˌwaɪd /

adverb

1. covering or available to all parts of an industry

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Etymology

Origin of industrywide

First recorded in 1945–50; industry + -wide

Example Sentences

For investors parsing the regulatory filings, these industry trends supporting the stock carry far more weight than a few automated transactions.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Rulings can be based on industry trends and generalities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Speaking with MarketWatch, Kelley said that although the fund’s stock selection methodology doesn’t identify industry trends, “it can capture that type of company because the process focuses on momentum.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Michael Bernick, a former director of California’s Employment Development Department, said such industry trends are only partially to blame for the state’s poor job performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

The articles are about sales and marketing ideas, product news, industry trends and analysis, and provide company profiles in areas such as agriculture, manufacturing, retailing, telecommunications, and trade.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd