large scale
Of great scope
Large scale describes something of great size, scope, or extent, often involving many people, resources, or a wide geographic area.
A large-scale military operation mobilizes thousands of troops; large-scale farming covers vast acreages.
The term contrasts with small-scale efforts that are more limited or localized.
In maps and models, large scale technically means showing more detail (a larger ratio), though in everyday use it simply emphasizes bigness or ambition.
- bigOf great size
- macroscaleBroad, visible level
- extensiveCovering a large scope
- massQuantity of matter
- widespreadExisting across many places
across the board · sweeping · monumental · behemoth · colossal · wholesale · systemic · big picture · leviathan · enormous · broad-based · macrocosm · panoramic · expansive · ample · ambitious · think big · bulk
- map scales
- Bignessvastness, immensity, magnitude, expanse, enormity
- scalesweight, measure, balance, beam balance, pan balance
large scalesmall scale
Limited in scope
boutique · artisanal · cottage industry · mom-and-pop · small-batch
scale, large, scales, enlarge, largely, escalate, enlarged, upscale, scaling