worldwide
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worldwide
First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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According to research published in the International Journal of Surgery in 2020, roughly 310 million major surgical procedures are performed worldwide each year, highlighting the need for safer and more effective pain-management options.
From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026
In serious cases, it can fine firms up to £17.5m, or 4% of their worldwide turnover in the previous financial year - whichever is higher.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Accenture, which has nearly 800,000 employees worldwide, is one of the largest, and its stock has fallen 50% this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
By mid-2024 there were an estimated 304 million international migrants, according to the IOM, and more than 700 million internal migrants worldwide.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“Got my own,” he says, and holds up a popular worldwide brand of coffee.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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