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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of large-scale1

First recorded in 1885–90
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Though the clearing of rubble is expected to be over by the end of the year, few expect large-scale rebuilding to follow anytime soon.

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It’s the first large-scale charging of student protesters in California, carrying the most serious possible penalties, leveled by Santa Clara County Dist.

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With fewer large-scale events, the city loses out on the tax revenue that would be generated by hotels, according to city analysts.

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The approach of Universal Creative, the arm of the company devoted to theme park experiences, is to treat its large-scale theme park attractions almost as mini-movies.

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Whatever we feel about the necessity or effectiveness of large-scale social interventions in response to the pandemic, we should all agree that — from a collective quality-of-life perspective — they sucked.

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