large-scale
Americanadjective
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very extensive or encompassing; of great scope.
a large-scale business plan.
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made to a large scale.
a large-scale map.
adjective
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wide-ranging or extensive
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(of maps and models) constructed or drawn to a big scale
Etymology
Origin of large-scale
First recorded in 1885–90
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Example Sentences
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"We are in a large-scale military campaign that, in my opinion, is going to last several days, or even several weeks," said David Khalfa, co-founder of the Atlantic Middle East Forum research centre.
From Barron's
Fears of AI sparking large-scale layoffs also raises the risk of a public backlash against the technology.
A Wednesday night military parade featured more than 14,000 troops, though not the typical procession of large-scale weapons.
The U.S. leader made no mention of ongoing Mexican enforcement efforts that have seen large-scale seizures of illicit drugs, destruction of clandestine laboratories, and the arrests of scores of cartel operatives.
From Los Angeles Times
Lowe’s said in November it is seeing strong sentiment from its small-to-medium professional customers, who have remained busy with projects even as homeowners pull back from larger-scale remodels.
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