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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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Word History and Origins

Origin of large-scale1

First recorded in 1885–90
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The legislation also would expand the types of productions that would qualify, including animated films, shorts and series, along with large-scale competition shows.

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Belarus and Russia are due to hold joint large-scale military drills in September, which could potentially see troops stationed close to Lithuania's border.

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She creates large-scale swirling abstract drawings and sculpures made from colourful streams of repurposed fabrics and materials such as reels of VHS tape.

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Many wonder whether Southern California will be the next target for a large-scale immigration action.

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Ms Carrillo, the city manager, says any large-scale home building is at least a year off.

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