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The definition of global is relating to the whole world, entirely or comprehensive.

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An example of global is the condition of air on earth.
An example of global is a project in which every school in a state is participating.

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See global in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

round like a ball; globe-shaped
of, relating to, or including the whole earth; worldwide
complete or comprehensive
being or having to do with a business, operation, system, etc. carried on or extending throughout all or much of the world: a global company, global communications
Comput. pertaining to or including an entire file, database, etc.

Related Forms:

globally adverb

See global in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Of, relating to, or involving the entire earth; worldwide: global war; global monetary policies.
Comprehensive; total: “a . . . global, generalized sense of loss” (Maggie Scarf).
Computer Science Of or relating to an entire program, document, or file.

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globˈal·ly adverb

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