Large-scale
Example: Large-scale systems require complex coordination
Definition
"Large-scale" describes something that is extensive in size, scope, or amount, often involving many components or a wide area. For example, "large-scale systems" require complex coordination because they encompass numerous interconnected parts or processes.
Etymology
The term "large-scale" combines "large," meaning big in size, and "scale," which refers to the relative size or extent of something. The phrase emerged in the mid-20th century, especially in fields like engineering and project management, to describe projects or operations that cover broad or significant dimensions.
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"Large-scale" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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