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
Each trapper would be allowed one bobcat per season and the rule would limit the statewide season quota to 250 bobcats total. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024 The Warriors defeated East Robertson — a No. 1 team in our statewide rankings for much of the first half of the season and a top-5 mainstay all year — 49-18 in the Class 2A second round. Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
The Wisconsin ban was in place from June 2022 to September 2023 and halted almost all abortions statewide, except when saving the life of the pregnant person. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024 But California drivers are increasingly buying zero-emission or plug-in hybrid vehicles, which made up more than 25% of all light-duty vehicle sales statewide in 2024. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 18 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 2 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

statewide

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