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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For scientists like Pleasants, the value of NLP goes beyond making large-scale research more efficient. — Justin Chen, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 IonQ Chief Scientist Chris Monroe, who co-founded the company, said photonic links will play an essential role in large-scale quantum computing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Investors fear a potential resumption of large-scale fighting in the strait or attacks on oil infrastructure in the region, some analysts said. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Dominguez has followed Tommerup’s work for more than 20 years, particularly her large-scale installations, and the curator saw the property as a setting where that practice could engage directly with the natural environment. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2026.

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