Global
/ˈɡləʊbl/adjective
Something that happens all around the world.
Climate change is a global issue.
Often appears as...
- global issue
- global scale
adjective
Something that includes or affects the whole thing or system, not just one part of it.
Developers perform a global search to identify issues in the code.
Often appears as...
- global search
- global setting
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Technical
adjective
Something used or known by a lot of people worldwide.
English is a global language.
Often appears as...
- global language
- global audience
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Academic
adjective
Able to think about all parts of an issue or problem and understand how they connect.
His global perspective helped him make good decisions for the company.
Often appears as...
- global perspective
- global thinking
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Formal
Business
adjective
Something that happens all around the world.
Climate change is a global issue.
Often appears as...
- global issue
- global scale
adjective
Something that includes or affects the whole thing or system, not just one part of it.
Developers perform a global search to identify issues in the code.
Often appears as...
- global search
- global setting
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Something used or known by a lot of people worldwide.
English is a global language.
Often appears as...
- global language
- global audience
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Able to think about all parts of an issue or problem and understand how they connect.
His global perspective helped him make good decisions for the company.
Often appears as...
- global perspective
- global thinking
Usage tips
Formal
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Universal Concern
Indicates issues or subjects that concern everyone across the globe, often related to the environment or health.
Global initiatives aim to tackle global warming.
Pro Tip 2/2International Relations
Used to discuss how countries interact, trade, or work together on a wide scale.
Global diplomacy plays a key role in peacekeeping.
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comprehensivecosmicholisminternationalplanetarytotaluniversalworldwide
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious. Globally, over a third of captive-born Sumatran cubs won't make it to adulthood. So, you need to relax, like your brother. Relax, eh?
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How to recognize a...
government power, and global epidemics. So why bother with all this pessimism? Because at their heart, dystopias are cautionary tales, not about some particular government or technology, but the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape.
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Bill Gates: The next...
As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them. But that was never tried. So there was a lot that was missing. And these things are really a global failure.
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Are China and the US...
unilaterally seek to change the rules of the global order. So apart from all of that, it's just fine and dandy, the U.S.-China relationship. No real problems there. The challenge, though, is given those deep-rooted feelings,
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How false news can...
And today, the quote, whoever said it, is truer than ever before. In previous decades, most media with global reach consisted of several major newspapers and networks which had the resources to gather information directly.
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The Atlantic slave...
Slavery, the treatment of human beings as property, deprived of personal rights, has occurred in many forms throughout the world. But one institution stands out for both its global scale and its lasting legacy.
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason if opportunity won't knock in your door break them all welcome to the global student entrepreneur awards
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How does fracking work?...
Natural gas is non-renewable, and the short-run economic interests supporting fracking may fall short in the face of global climate change. Experts are still examining fracking's overarching effects.
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The life cycle of a...
Consider the classic white t-shirt. Annually, we sell and buy two billion t-shirts globally, making it one of the most common garments in the world. But how and where is the average t-shirt made,
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The psychological weight...
the quality of your life or kill you so i knew that this was not going to work for me i was a hard hard-charging taipei global executive and managing my diabetes was not going to be an option
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious. Globally, over a third of captive-born Sumatran cubs won't make it to adulthood. So, you need to relax, like your brother. Relax, eh?
Video examples
How to recognize a...
government power, and global epidemics. So why bother with all this pessimism? Because at their heart, dystopias are cautionary tales, not about some particular government or technology, but the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape.
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them. But that was never tried. So there was a lot that was missing. And these things are really a global failure.
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Are China and the US...
unilaterally seek to change the rules of the global order. So apart from all of that, it's just fine and dandy, the U.S.-China relationship. No real problems there. The challenge, though, is given those deep-rooted feelings,
Video examples
How false news can...
And today, the quote, whoever said it, is truer than ever before. In previous decades, most media with global reach consisted of several major newspapers and networks which had the resources to gather information directly.
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The Atlantic slave...
Slavery, the treatment of human beings as property, deprived of personal rights, has occurred in many forms throughout the world. But one institution stands out for both its global scale and its lasting legacy.
Video examples
Own the Room PIPE Official...
i believe that we were all brought into this universe for purpose you exist for a very definite reason if opportunity won't knock in your door break them all welcome to the global student entrepreneur awards
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
Natural gas is non-renewable, and the short-run economic interests supporting fracking may fall short in the face of global climate change. Experts are still examining fracking's overarching effects.
Video examples
The life cycle of a...
Consider the classic white t-shirt. Annually, we sell and buy two billion t-shirts globally, making it one of the most common garments in the world. But how and where is the average t-shirt made,
Video examples
The psychological weight...
the quality of your life or kill you so i knew that this was not going to work for me i was a hard hard-charging taipei global executive and managing my diabetes was not going to be an option
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
Studies have identified a significant 'skills gap' between what students are currently being taught and the skills employers are seeking in today's global economy. Our children must be better prepared than they are now to meet the future challenges of our ever-changing world.
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Paul Farmer
American Educator
What the American public thinks is very important to the future of global health. Many people are moved by the idea that there is unnecessary suffering in the world, and we could do a lot to stop it. We have the technologies necessary to stop most of the suffering.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
The message from national security experts and citizens around the world is clear: The only way to eliminate the global nuclear danger is to eliminate all nuclear weapons.
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Angela Merkel
German Statesman
We have shared responsibility for global climate; we have to reduce climate change below 2 degrees Celsius.
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Taj Mahal
American Musician
My perspective is cultural and world-based. It's always been a global perspective.
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Japanese Actor
The Hawaiian language needs to be studied globally as a language of life.
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Elvira Nabiullina
Russian Economist
In general, global economic growth supports Russian economy.
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Hope Solo
American Athlete
On a global stage, I have respect in the goalkeeping world.
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Kali Uchis
Colombian Musician
Spanish is such an important language globally.
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Jerry Moran
American Politician
This battle for global talent is so important.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
Studies have identified a significant 'skills gap' between what students are currently being taught and the skills employers are seeking in today's global economy. Our children must be better prepared than they are now to meet the future challenges of our ever-changing world.
Quote examples
Paul Farmer
American Educator
What the American public thinks is very important to the future of global health. Many people are moved by the idea that there is unnecessary suffering in the world, and we could do a lot to stop it. We have the technologies necessary to stop most of the suffering.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
The message from national security experts and citizens around the world is clear: The only way to eliminate the global nuclear danger is to eliminate all nuclear weapons.
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Angela Merkel
German Statesman
We have shared responsibility for global climate; we have to reduce climate change below 2 degrees Celsius.
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Taj Mahal
American Musician
My perspective is cultural and world-based. It's always been a global perspective.
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Japanese Actor
The Hawaiian language needs to be studied globally as a language of life.
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Elvira Nabiullina
Russian Economist
In general, global economic growth supports Russian economy.
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Hope Solo
American Athlete
On a global stage, I have respect in the goalkeeping world.
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Kali Uchis
Colombian Musician
Spanish is such an important language globally.
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Jerry Moran
American Politician
This battle for global talent is so important.
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