- large-scale adj
- [ˌlɒːdʒ'skeɪl]
(map, drawing) a larga scala, (reforms, business activities) su vasta or larga scala
a large-scale operation — un'operazione su vasta scala
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large-scale — adj. 1. large in area, scope or degree; as, a large scale attack on AIDS is needed. Syn: extensive, wide ranging. [WordNet 1.5] 2. constructed or drawn to a big scale[4]; as, large scale maps. See 3rd {scale}, n., sense 4. [WordNet 1.5] 3.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
large-scale — large′ scale′ adj. 1) very extensive; of great scope: a large scale plan[/ex] 2) made to a large scale: a large scale map[/ex] • Etymology: 1885–90 … From formal English to slang
large-scale — adj [only before noun] 1.) using or involving a lot of effort, people, supplies etc ≠ ↑small scale ▪ a large scale rescue operation 2.) a large scale map, model etc is drawn or made bigger than usual, so that more details can be shown … Dictionary of contemporary English
large-scale — [lärj′skāl′] adj. 1. drawn to a large scale: said of a map, etc. 2. of wide scope; over a large area; extensive [large scale business operations] … English World dictionary
ˈlarge-ˌscale — adj 1) involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a large area 2) a large scale map is one that shows a lot of details … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
large-scale — adj. Large scale is used with these nouns: ↑agriculture, ↑demonstration, ↑destruction, ↑disaster, ↑emigration, ↑enterprise, ↑entrepreneur, ↑evacuation, ↑exploitation, ↑farmer, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
large-scale — also large scale 1) ADJ GRADED: ADJ n A large scale action or event happens over a very wide area or involves a lot of people or things. ...a large scale military operation. 2) ADJ GRADED: ADJ n A large scale map or diagram represents a small… … English dictionary
large-scale — /lahrj skayl /, adj. 1. very extensive or encompassing; of great scope: a large scale business plan. 2. made to a large scale: a large scale map. [1885 90] * * * … Universalium
large-scale — adj 1. extensive, expansive, wide, broad, diffuse; sweeping, far flung, vast, far reaching, wide reaching, wide ranging, far flying, wide stretching; of great scope, large, sizable, substantial, in large; all out, wholesale, indiscriminate,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
large — adj. & n. adj. 1 of considerable or relatively great size or extent. 2 of the larger kind (the large intestine). 3 of wide range; comprehensive. 4 pursuing an activity on a large scale (large farmer). n. (at large) 1 at liberty. 2 as a body or… … Useful english dictionary
scale — scale1 [skāl] n. [ME < LL scala (in Vulg., Jacob s ladder) < L, usually as pl., scalae, flight of stairs, ladder < * scandsla < scandere, to climb: see DESCEND] 1. Obs. a) a ladder or flight of stairs b) any means of ascent 2 … English World dictionary
