The difference between National and Statewide
When used as nouns, national means a subject of a nation, whereas statewide means an agency or association operating through a state (political subdivision).
When used as adjectives, national means of or having to do with a nation, whereas statewide means happening in or affecting an entire state (political subdivision of a federal union).
Statewide is also adverb with the meaning: throughout a state (political subdivision of a federal union).
check bellow for the other definitions of National and Statewide
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National as an adjective:
Of or having to do with a nation.
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National as an adjective (by extension):
Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).
Examples:
"Import tariffs were raised for the national interest."
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National as a noun:
A subject of a nation.
Examples:
"The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."
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National as a noun (usually, in the plural):
A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
Examples:
"After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals."
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Statewide as an adjective:
Happening in or affecting an entire state (political subdivision of a federal union).
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Statewide as an adjective:
Happening in or affecting an entire sovereign state; nationwide.
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Statewide as an adverb:
Throughout a state (political subdivision of a federal union).
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Statewide as an adverb:
Throughout a sovereign state; nationwide.
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Statewide as a noun (US):
An agency or association operating through a state (political subdivision).