worldwide

adjective world·wide \ ˈwərl(d)-ˈwīd \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

Examples: worldwide in a Sentence

Definition of worldwide

: extended throughout or involving the entire world

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Examples of worldwide in a Sentence

News of the attack attracted worldwide attention.

Recent Examples of worldwide from the Web

European Union citizens, even those living outside the EU What happens if the rules are broken? Companies pay a maximum fine of $24 million, or 4 percent of worldwide annual revenue for the prior fiscal year, whichever is greater.

— benny evangelista, San Francisco Chronicle, "Europe’s new privacy regulations take effect Friday, even for US firms," 23 May 2018
Newzoo's 2018 Global Games Market Forecast now predicts that mobile games will make up a slim majority (51 percent) of all worldwide gaming revenue this year (including smartphones and tablets, but not dedicated gaming handhelds).

— kyle orland, Ars Technica, "Mobile gaming cements its dominance, takes majority of worldwide sales," 2 May 2018
Fines of up to $12.4 million (10 million euros), or 2 percent of annual worldwide revenue, whichever is higher.

— kristy westgard, Bloomberg.com, "In Europe They’re Giving Users Control of Their Online Data," 10 Apr. 2018
The big Chinese company had worldwide revenue of more than $90 billion last year.

— steve lohr, New York Times, "F.C.C. Joins Push to Limit China’s Telecom Reach," 26 Mar. 2018
Black Panther is expected to pass the $500 million mark in the worldwide box office on Thursday.

— chris chavez, SI.com, "Rajon Rondo Takes 320 Kids to ‘Black Panther’ Screening in Louisville," 22 Feb. 2018
Lew's passions included worldwide travel until in his 90's, Democratic politics and progressive causes, a deep love of the environment, hiking and gardening.

— hartford courant, courant.com, "Lewis Manchester," 17 May 2018
Israeli tactics of using live fire against protesters have drawn worldwide condemnation.

— fernando ramirez, Houston Chronicle, "University of Houston activists place 'Free Palestine' sign above U.S. 59," 17 May 2018
Kaufmann’s company has a growing worldwide audience.

— georgann yara, azcentral, "OTOjOY’s work, success is music to the ears of those with hearing loss," 16 May 2018

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First Known Use of worldwide

1821

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worldwide

adverb

Definition of worldwide

: throughout the world

Recent Examples of worldwide from the Web

The defect, which has triggered numerous government investigations, fines and charges, has been blamed for at least 23 deaths and more than 300 injuries worldwide.

— nathan bomey, USA TODAY, "South Florida vehicle owners urged to respond to recall of Takata exploding airbags," 8 June 2018
According to the Plastic Oceans website, 550 million plastic straws are thrown away every day in the US and the UK, while worldwide more than 500 million plastic bottles are used every year and more than one trillion plastic bags are discarded.

— rob hodgetts, CNN, "Sailor sacrifices sleep for science to save the planet," 8 June 2018
There are now 187 stocks worldwide with negative net assets and a market value of at least half a billion dollars — with an average return of 27% in the last year — compared with 90 a decade ago, data compiled by Bloomberg show.

— bloomberg, latimes.com, "What's a stock worth? In the new economy, traditional accounting has its critics," 8 June 2018
The company, which recently changed its name from Statoil, rleeased its annual Energy Perspective report Thursday, making a strong call for action on climate change worldwide.

— jordan blum, Houston Chronicle, "Equinor calls governments, energy sector "too slow" on climate change," 7 June 2018
Since 2014 more than 300 clinical trials of cancer vaccines have taken place worldwide.

— keridwen cornelius, Scientific American, "A Shot against Cancer Slated for Testing in Massive Dog Study," 7 June 2018
In fact, Tuesday will be the first-ever International NASH Day with events and information-sharing planned worldwide in street events and online at www.the-nash-education-program.

— cathie anderson, sacbee, "A liver disease you've never heard of is putting 12 million Americans' lives at risk," 7 June 2018
Princess colleagues receive benefits including medical, 401K and extensive travel benefits within Fairmont and affiliated brands worldwide.

— azcentral, "Top Companies to Work for in Arizona-Medium Companies," 7 June 2018
Volcanic eruptions happen fairly regularly – as many as 60 occur worldwide each year – but many are in isolated areas, according to the US Geological Survey.

— sophia yan and malcolm ritter, The Christian Science Monitor, "Hawaii volcano spews out lava ... and information for scientists," 7 June 2018