large-scale

adjective

1
: involving many people or things
Their equipment is suitable for large-scale production.
2
: covering or involving a large area
a large-scale map

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In April Bangladesh health officials initiated a large-scale measles vaccination campaign, targeting some 18 million children. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026 Google has taken a significant step to bring the world’s first large-scale, near-zero emissions steel plant online. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Officials have said the measures should not be considered a general military mobilization or large-scale buildup, as they are intended specifically to reinforce and secure border infrastructure. Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Opening with a two-night run at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, this large-scale tour spans East Asia, making stops in Seoul, Hong Kong, Fukuoka, and Taipei. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for large-scale

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“Large-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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