large-scale

American  

[lahrj-skeyl] / ˈlɑrdʒˈskeɪl /

adjective

1. very extensive or encompassing; of great scope.

   a large-scale business plan.

2. made to a large scale.

   a large-scale map.

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large-scale British  

adjective

1. wide-ranging or extensive

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

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Etymology

Origin of large-scale

First recorded in 1885–90

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Example Sentences

Anna, meanwhile, devotes herself to earth art, turning machine-lasered iron cutouts laid on white sheets in the open air into large-scale, rust-patterned pieces.

From Los Angeles Times

In that vein, he believes that “it is easier to produce large-scale deterioration than even moderate improvements.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“The outcome reinforces a high bar for large-scale copper M&A across the diversified miners,” RBC Capital Markets analyst Kaan Peker wrote in a note to clients after talks ended.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Texas, a surge in large-scale battery installations made the grid more resilient during the storm.

From Barron's

The action in stocks on Thursday showed just how quickly simmering concerns in one corner of the market can boil over into a large-scale rout.

From MarketWatch

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