global

Definitions

1. adjective

   Covering or affecting the whole world.

   Examples

   • Climate change is a global problem.
   • The company has a global network of shops.
   ≈world-wide≈planetary
2. adjective

   Including everything or everyone.

   Examples

   • The company adopted a global plan for growth.
   • We need a global approach to the problem.
3. adjective

   In computing, usable from any part of a program.

   Examples

   • The function uses a global variable to store data.
   • Do not overuse global variables in large programs.
4. adjective

   Looking at the whole picture, not just a part.

   Examples

   • We need a global view of the situation.
   • The committee wanted a global view before it decided.
5. adjective

   Shaped like a ball.

   Examples

   • In the center was a small, global mass.
   • The balloon slowly became global in shape.
   ≈ball-shaped≈globular≈round≈spherical
6. adjective

   Relating to a globe or sphere.

   Examples

   • The scientists studied the global shape of the planet.
   • A global object reflects light on every side.
7. noun

   In computing, a name that can be used anywhere in a program.

   Examples

   • Every variable declared here becomes a global.
   • The function returned a reference to the global.
8. adverb

   In a way that covers the whole world.

   Examples

   • The brand sells its products global, not just locally.
   • The company decided to think global from the start.