statewide

American

[steyt-wahyd] / ˈsteɪtˈwaɪd /

adjective

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

a statewide search.

adverb

throughout a state.

It was applauded statewide.

Etymology

Origin of statewide

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

Example Sentences

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Additionally, the likes of New York and Illinois have statewide rules meant to slow the growth of local property taxes.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The secretary of state plays a central role in administering statewide elections, providing voters with information about ballot measures and statewide candidates as well as overseeing campaign financing and lobbying activity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

There were 2,442 cases reported statewide last year and 2,912 in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Unified’s share of the statewide decrease is 22.4%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

She remembered, three months earlier, the night before a statewide meet at Air-Bound, when Jim Furfaro and her husband, Alan, had to set up the fiberglass springs under the mat.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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