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
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Adjective
That explains her lack of statewide name recognition after six years. Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024 This approach contributed to key wins for Senate and statewide races. County parties and local Democratic candidates are the best route to re-energizing rural communities around Democratic policies and values. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Turnout was about 11% statewide. ⚜️ The Saints beat the Giants (yay), but Derek Carr hurt his hand and may have a concussion (boo). Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024 Contesting every race holds MAGA extremism accountable, energizes local Democratic organizing, boosts turnout to help statewide and national wins, and ensures voters always have a choice in our democracy. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for statewide 

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 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

statewide

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