statewide

1 of 2

adjective

state·​wide ˈstāt-ˈwīd How to pronounce statewide (audio)
: affecting or extending throughout all parts of a state

statewide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the state

Examples of statewide in a Sentence

Adjective a statewide survey of voters
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
While Del Mar residents clearly have a keen interest in the tunnel, the project is of regional, if not statewide importance. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024 The Postal Service has been reporting statewide numbers since 2017, and California has topped the list each year. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
Adverb
The proposal would have required future amendments to the state constitution to be approved essentially twice, a majority vote in at least five of the state’s eight congressional districts, and a majority vote statewide. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024 The Dow took under four years to gain 33% to gain the next 5,000 while homes statewide gained 18% to $492,000 as the post-crash rebound continued. Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for statewide 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statewide was in 1848

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“Statewide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statewide. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

statewide

adjective
state·​wide
ˈstāt-ˈwīd
: including all parts of a state
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