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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The bill also contains legal immunity for ISPs and applies to large-scale foreign sites. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 The Netherlands is partnering with Australian defense technology company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to develop a high-energy laser weapon designed to destroy drones and counter large-scale aerial attacks. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 In 2024, Arrowhead hosted 10 large-scale events, including four college football games, a Monster Jam and three concerts. — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 New large-scale facilities typically use more stable lithium-iron-phosphate batteries that are stored in outdoor containers configured to limit the spread of a potential fire, according to the California Energy Commission. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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