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large-scale
This term conveys a sense of breadth and magnitude, often implying a systemic or industrial approach rather than an individual or artisanal one. It is frequently used in professional, technical, or governmental contexts to describe operations that require significant resources and coordination.
In the specific context of cartography, the term is counterintuitive. A large-scale map covers a smaller geographic area but displays it with greater precision and detail, whereas a small-scale map covers a vast area with less detail.
Meanings
Involving a great amount, number, or extent of something.
The government is planning a large-scale investigation into the corruption scandal.
Examples
The government is planning a large-scale infrastructure project to revitalize the city.
We need to implement large-scale changes to our current workflow if we want to grow.
The company shifted to large-scale production to meet the sudden increase in demand.
They are conducting large-scale tests on the new vaccine across several countries.
I wonder if they can actually manage a large-scale operation like this without more staff.
The empire relied on large-scale agriculture to feed its growing population.
The empire relied on large-scale agriculture to feed its growing population.
You should use a large-scale map if you want to see every small street in the village.
This is a large-scale map of the downtown area showing all the alleyways.