Dictionary Entry
global
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈɡləʊbəl/Word FrequencyCommon (6.21)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A globally scoped identifier.
In a Sentence
“The essay uses global to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“I applaud the organizers of SoP IV in taking a brave and bold step in making a bigger and more global conference remember the tagline -- building the _global_ metaverse?”
“The keyword of * global warming* is the * global*!”
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Origin
From Late Latin 'globus' meaning 'a ball, sphere'.
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