1. relating to the whole world; worldwide
2. relating to or affecting an entire system, organization, or computer program
Usage: computing; technical

Examples

• Climate change is a global problem that requires international cooperation.
• The company has a global presence with offices in over 50 countries.
• Global trade has increased dramatically in recent decades.
• The pandemic had global economic consequences.
• We need to make global changes to the software configuration.
• The CEO announced a global restructuring of the organization.
• Global warming affects weather patterns worldwide.