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

"With further development and commercialization, this type of multidimensional holographic data storage could enable smaller data centers and more efficient large-scale archival storage, while also enhancing data processing and transmission efficiency," said Tan.

From Science Daily

Now there’s nothing to be done about it, including the fact that he plans to put a humongous monstrosity in its place — a large-scale ballroom that will dwarf the People’s House.

From Salon

This high energy demand drives up operating costs and makes large-scale use difficult.

From Science Daily

"We're not seeing large-scale debris removal, we're not seeing proper rehabilitation of underground infrastructure, and there's still nowhere near enough fuel to run power systems. So, this is basic survival in Gaza."

From BBC

But it fell into a trap of focusing too much on each agent’s individual use cases rather than using them for more impactful large-scale process re-engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal

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