large-scale

[lahrj-skeyl]

adjective

1. very extensive or encompassing; of great scope.

   a large-scale business plan.

2. made to a large scale.

   a large-scale map.

large-scale

adjective

1. wide-ranging or extensive

2. (of maps and models) constructed or drawn to a big scale

Word History and Origins

Origin of large-scale¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Related Words

• extensive 
• huge 
• large 
• massive 
• sizable 
• substantial