Definition of "global" []

• Having the shape of a globe; spherical. (adjective)
• Of, relating to, or involving the entire earth; worldwide: global war; global monetary policies. (adjective)
• Comprehensive; total: "a . . . global, generalized sense of loss” ( Maggie Scarf). (adjective)
• Computer Science Of or relating to an entire program, document, or file. (adjective)

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• "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*!"
• "And it remains so today, even though the Obama administration has long avoided the term "global war on terror"."