statewide

1 of 2

adjective

state·​wide ˈstāt-ˈwīd 

: affecting or extending throughout all parts of a state

statewide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the state

Examples of statewide in a Sentence

Adjective

a statewide survey of voters

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Qualifying schools have demonstrated that student performance is improving faster than statewide averages and reflect the state’s commitment to educational equity and opportunity, the state board of education said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

California’s homicide rate dropped to its lowest-ever level on record in 2025, as the number of violent crimes and homicides has dropped in recent decades, both statewide and nationally. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Crowley and Tiffany are running statewide for the first time. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

The number has tripled since 2012-2013, with close to 8,000 permits granted statewide in 2024-2025. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statewide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

statewide

adjective

state·​wide

ˈstāt-ˈwīd

: including all parts of a state