Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

on-a-worldwide-scale

phrase
/ɒn ə ˈwɜːrldwaɪd skeɪl/
Definition
Referring to something that affects or is applicable to the entire world or global extent.
Examples
  • Climate change is a serious issue that needs to be addressed on a worldwide scale.
  • The pandemic had effects on a worldwide scale, impacting countries around the globe.
  • Efforts to reduce poverty must be implemented on a worldwide scale for maximum effectiveness.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on a worldwide scale’ denotes actions, events, or phenomena that have implications or relevance across the globe, rather than being confined to a local or national context.
Synonyms
  • globally
  • internationally
  • across the globe