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

Example Sentences

The “No Kings” protests mark a continuation of public activism against perceived overreach and highlight the role of grassroots movements in mobilizing large-scale political action across the United States.

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In future experiments, Kwon says, the team will focus on whether larger-scale nanotube networks exist in cell types other than neurons in the brain.

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Beijing has also filed a huge number of patents on rare earth production, an obstacle to companies in other countries hoping to launch large-scale processing.

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Planning and building large-scale power plants or expanding grid infrastructure takes years.

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Kyiv's armed forces general staff said on Wednesday that 16 fuel tanks were damaged and that a large-scale blaze was continuing to burn.

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Related Words

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