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

ICE aims to acquire and renovate eight large-scale detention centers and 16 processing sites, according to documents released by New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican.

From The Wall Street Journal

The news came just a day after revelations that police had dismantled a "large-scale" ticket fraud network that allegedly includes two museum employees and several tour guides.

From Barron's

Hiding his face behind a balaclava, the 19-year-old told AFP he would soon leave to fight in the war, vowing "to defend my country" -- which launched a large-scale offensive against its neighbour four years ago.

From Barron's

His task is to lead a pivot back to a military capable of waging and winning large-scale conventional war.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because it popped up within a larger-scale data collection, there was a backlog of images to analyze -- what Holz likened to "baby pictures," or earlier documentation that could tie together the research.

From Barron's

Related Words

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