economy of scale
noun phrase
: a reduction in the cost of producing something (such as a car or a unit of electricity) brought about especially by increased size of production facilities
—usually used in plural
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This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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“Economy of scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economy%20of%20scale. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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