Large-scale: meaning, definitions and examples

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large-scale

 

[ ˈlɑːrdʒ-skeɪl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in business or project management

Involving a large number of people, resources, or activities on a big scale.

Synonyms

extensive, massive, substantial

Examples of usage

  • The company is planning a large-scale expansion of its operations.
  • The government announced a large-scale infrastructure project to improve transportation.
Context #2 | Adjective

in scientific research or studies

Relating to or involving a large area or group of subjects in a comprehensive or detailed way.

Synonyms

comprehensive, extensive, thorough

Examples of usage

  • The study conducted a large-scale survey to gather data on consumer behavior.
  • The researchers used large-scale experiments to test their hypothesis.

Translations

Translations of the word "large-scale" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em grande escala

🇮🇳 विशाल पैमाने पर

🇩🇪 groß angelegt

🇮🇩 skala besar

🇺🇦 великомасштабний

🇵🇱 na dużą skalę

🇯🇵 大規模な

🇫🇷 à grande échelle

🇪🇸 a gran escala

🇹🇷 büyük ölçekli

🇰🇷 대규모의

🇸🇦 على نطاق واسع

🇨🇿 ve velkém měřítku

🇸🇰 v veľkom meradle

🇨🇳 大规模的

🇸🇮 v veliki meri

🇮🇸 stórt skala

🇰🇿 ірі масштабта

🇬🇪 დიდ მასშტაბზე

🇦🇿 böyük miqyasda

🇲🇽 a gran escala

Etymology

The term 'large-scale' originated in the early 19th century in reference to the extensive nature of certain activities or projects. It has since become commonly used in various fields such as business, science, and research to describe something on a grand or extensive scale.