statewide

[steyt-wahyd]

adjective

1. extending throughout all parts of a state in the U.S..

   a statewide search.

adverb

1. throughout a state.

   It was applauded statewide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of statewide¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; state + -wide

Example Sentences

All grades also improved statewide, but not as much as in L.A.

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The Times is tracking contributions for and against the statewide special election’s ballot measure.

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Diwali has been added to California’s official list of statewide holidays, just in time for this year’s festivities.

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The matter was complicated by Proposition 218, a 1996 statewide ballot measure designed to make it harder for local governments to raise taxes and fees.

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It is unclear how streaming services will be regulated by the statewide law.

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