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
Examples of large-scale in a Sentence
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Tech leads like Ivan play a huge role in large-scale project success as the tech industry rapidly expands.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Supporters of Ukraine have warned the country is running out of ammunition to fight back against Russia, and Iran last weekend launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel, though to little effect.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Meyer, who had a preference for using concrete, specialized in designing large-scale buildings with symmetry and repeating patterns, the technical report states.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
In this case, the conflict is between large-scale farms on one side and environmental and fishery interests on the other.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In the resulting large-scale prints (almost four feet high), her human subjects are almost entirely in focus, while the background — often blank walls, sometimes oceans and skies — is neutral and less in focus.
—Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
The large-scale society appeared to flourish up until the arrival of Europeans in the late 18th century.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
In another dispute involving agriculture, The Times’ Susanne Rust wrote about an effort to ban large-scale animal farming in Sonoma County.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
If, for example, China decides to make a move in the Taiwan Strait, Russia could simultaneously stage a provocative large-scale military drill in Europe, helping China by straining U.S. capacities to respond.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Supporters of Ukraine have warned the country is running out of ammunition to fight back against Russia, and Iran last weekend launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel, though to little effect.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Meyer, who had a preference for using concrete, specialized in designing large-scale buildings with symmetry and repeating patterns, the technical report states.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
In this case, the conflict is between large-scale farms on one side and environmental and fishery interests on the other.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In the resulting large-scale prints (almost four feet high), her human subjects are almost entirely in focus, while the background — often blank walls, sometimes oceans and skies — is neutral and less in focus.
—Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
The large-scale society appeared to flourish up until the arrival of Europeans in the late 18th century.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
In another dispute involving agriculture, The Times’ Susanne Rust wrote about an effort to ban large-scale animal farming in Sonoma County.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
If, for example, China decides to make a move in the Taiwan Strait, Russia could simultaneously stage a provocative large-scale military drill in Europe, helping China by straining U.S. capacities to respond.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Large-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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