Cool MateLarge-scale
UK /["/ˌlɑːdʒ ˈskeɪl/"]/US /["/ˌlɑːrdʒ ˈskeɪl/"]/
Definition
involving many people or things, especially over a wide area
In simple words: Big or happening over a wide area.
Examples
- Large areas of the forest will be cleared for ranching as part of a large-scale development plan.
- the large-scale manufacturing of the vaccine
- The proposals include large-scale investment in agriculture and industry.
- These measures would facilitate the development of large-scale business enterprises.
Usage notes
Use 'large-scale' to describe significant projects or events. It's appropriate in business, science, and formal discussions but may sound too dramatic in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
large-scale + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'large scale' on a map showing a big area!
Collocations
- large-scale project
- large-scale study
- large-scale event
- large-scale operation
Synonyms
- extensive
- wide-ranging
- huge
- massive
- significant
Antonyms
- small-scale
- limited
- minor
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'large', which is less specific.
- Using 'scale' alone without 'large'.
- Misplacing the hyphen, writing 'largescale'.