large-scale integration

noun

: the process of placing a large number of transistors on an integrated circuit

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of large-scale integration was in 1966

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“Large-scale integration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale%20integration. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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large-scale integration

noun
ˈlärj-ˈskāl-
: the process of placing a large number of circuits on a small chip

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