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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Ukrainians say armed formations on both sides, including the UPA and Polish underground forces, were involved in attacks and reprisals that led to large-scale civilian casualties among Poles and Ukrainians.
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ABC News, 20 June 2026
The formal discussions under this memorandum aim to establish whether next-generation battery physics can realistically meet the operational demands of large-scale, zero-emission commercial passenger flights.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
In the last few months, multiple polls have found that 70% of Americans oppose large-scale data centers being built in their communities.
—Liz Krueger, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Its computer engineering curriculum also provides students with a solid foundation in core technologies that underpin large-scale data center operations.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
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ABC News, 20 June 2026
The formal discussions under this memorandum aim to establish whether next-generation battery physics can realistically meet the operational demands of large-scale, zero-emission commercial passenger flights.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
In the last few months, multiple polls have found that 70% of Americans oppose large-scale data centers being built in their communities.
—Liz Krueger, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Its computer engineering curriculum also provides students with a solid foundation in core technologies that underpin large-scale data center operations.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
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“Large-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-scale. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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