Global: meaning, definitions and examples

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global

 

[ ˈɡləʊbəl ]

Context #1

economy

Relating to or encompassing the whole world; worldwide.

Synonyms

international, universal, worldwide

Examples of usage

  • global trade agreements
  • global warming is a major concern
Context #2

business

A global company is one that operates in multiple countries and continents.

Synonyms

international, multinational, worldwide

Examples of usage

  • Many global companies have headquarters in more than one country.
  • The company's global expansion strategy has been successful.
Context #3

computing

A variable that is accessible throughout an entire program.

Synonyms

accessible throughout, program-wide, universal

Examples of usage

  • Global variables can be accessed from any part of the program.
  • Be careful when using global variables as they can lead to unexpected behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "global" in other languages:

🇵🇹 global

🇮🇳 वैश्विक

🇩🇪 global

🇮🇩 global

🇺🇦 глобальний

🇵🇱 globalny

🇯🇵 グローバル

🇫🇷 global

🇪🇸 global

🇹🇷 küresel

🇰🇷 글로벌

🇸🇦 عالمي

🇨🇿 globální

🇸🇰 globálny

🇨🇳 全球

🇸🇮 globalen

🇮🇸 alþjóðlegt

🇰🇿 жаһандық

🇬🇪 გლობალური

🇦🇿 qlobal

🇲🇽 global

Word origin

The word 'global' originated from the Latin word 'globus', meaning a round mass or ball. It was first used in English in the early 17th century. The concept of globalism and globalization became popular in the late 20th century with the increasing interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and technologies on a global scale.