multistate

[ muhl-ti-steyt ]

adjective

1. of or operating in several states of a nation:

   a multistate corporation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of multistate¹

First recorded in 1940–45; multi- + state

Example Sentences

Hasselfeld, at Johns Hopkins, says there is precedent for easing multistate licensing requirements.

From Time

That effort is part of the ABC Science Collaborative, a multistate partnership where scientists and medical doctors collect data within schools and then inform educational leaders about best pandemic practices.

From Science News

“The cooperation between agencies exhibited in this case provides a new paradigm for complex, multistate investigations,” Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter, said in a statement.

From Washington Post

Colonial Pipeline said it could take several days to get the multistate mess straightened out.

From Washington Post

The new charges are part of a long-running investigation tied to a multistate marijuana operation.

From Washington Post

It took a multistate manhunt and a little bit of luck to find Anderson, who disappeared after cheerleading practice on August 3.

From The Daily Beast

Rescuing Anderson was a multistate effort that involved hundreds of law enforcement officials.

From The Daily Beast