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worldwide

American  
[wurld-wahyd] / ˈwɜrldˈwaɪd /
Or world-wide

adjective

  1. throughout the world; extending or spread throughout the world.

    A few years later, the Beatles had skyrocketed to worldwide fame.

    This position will require you to travel worldwide.
worldwide British  
/ ˈwɜːldˈwaɪd /

adjective

  1. applying or extending throughout the world; universal

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Etymology

Origin of worldwide

First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )

Example Sentences

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One notable abstainer is Apple, which has never participated -- preferring to show off new products at its own worldwide events, with the next one taking place on Wednesday.

From Barron's

Netflix has more than 300 million subscribers worldwide, and the addition of Warner’s HBO Max would make the streaming giant even more dominant.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the faith’s promises of worldwide harmony, the year 1859 found the United States anything but peaceful.

From Literature

The company had 12,300 employees worldwide as of the end of last year, with around 7,200 in the U.S., according to a filing.

From MarketWatch

Social media companies are facing increasing pressure from governments worldwide to make their platforms safer for children.

From BBC

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