The difference between Nationwide and Statewide

When used as adverbs, nationwide means throughout a nation, whereas statewide means throughout a state (political subdivision of a federal union).

When used as adjectives, nationwide means extending throughout an entire nation, whereas statewide means happening in or affecting an entire state (political subdivision of a federal union).

Statewide is also noun with the meaning: an agency or association operating through a state (political subdivision).

check bellow for the other definitions of Nationwide and Statewide

  1. Nationwide as an adjective:

    Extending throughout an entire nation.

    Examples:

    "There was a nationwide search on for the bankrobbers."

  1. Nationwide as an adverb:

    Throughout a nation.

  1. Statewide as an adjective:

    Happening in or affecting an entire state (political subdivision of a federal union).

  2. Statewide as an adjective:

    Happening in or affecting an entire sovereign state; nationwide.

  1. Statewide as an adverb:

    Throughout a state (political subdivision of a federal union).

  2. Statewide as an adverb:

    Throughout a sovereign state; nationwide.

  1. Statewide as a noun (US):

    An agency or association operating through a state (political subdivision).

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