Large-scale

Definition

Involving many people or things, or happening over a large area.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌlɑːrdʒˈskeɪl/
• Respelling: LARJ-skayl (with "LARJ" as in "large" and "skayl" as in "scale")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌlɑːdʒˈskeɪl/
• Respelling: LARJ-skayl (with "LARJ" as in "large" and "skayl" as in "scale")

In both dialects, "large-scale" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "skayl." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "LARJ-skayl."

Etymology

The term "large-scale" combines "large" from Old French "large", meaning 'broad, wide', and "scale" from Old Norse "skāl", meaning 'bowl, dish, scale of a balance'. In this context, "scale" refers to a graded series of levels or sizes, suggesting the term's meaning of "extensive in scope."

Derivatives

• Large-scaled
• Large-scaleness
• Large-scale integration
• Large-scale operation
• Large-scale production

Synonyms

• Extensive
• Massive
• Widespread

Antonyms

• Small-scale
• Limited
• Minor

Usage

Large-scale is used to describe significant and extensive undertakings or phenomena in various fields such as industry, production, environmental science, and social projects.

Related Terms

• Expansive: Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope.
• Comprehensive: Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
• Industrial: Relating to or characterized by industry.

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Large-scale (Adjective): Involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a large area.
  • Example: "The company embarked on a large-scale expansion project to increase its market reach."

• Large-scale (Adjective): Extensive in terms of the amount of material or number of items involved.
  • Example: "The large-scale production of goods has lowered costs significantly."