large scale
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शाब्दिक अर्थ: Large (big) scale (measuring tool/size)
Use `large scale` to describe anything massive, organized, and impactful, from business expansions to city-wide festivals.
15 सेकंड में
- Used to describe massive projects, events, or systems.
- Implies a high level of organization and significant resources.
- Works well in both professional and serious social contexts.
मतलब
Think of this as something that is happening in a massive way, involving a lot of people, money, or space. It is the opposite of a small, local project; it's a big-deal operation.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Discussing a company's growth
The company is planning a large scale expansion into Asia next year.
The company is planning a large scale expansion into Asia next year.
Talking about a natural disaster
The storm caused large scale damage across the entire coast.
The storm caused large scale damage across the entire coast.
Planning a big party
I didn't realize your birthday party would be such a large scale production!
I didn't realize your birthday party would be such a large scale production!
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The term originates from cartography and technical drawing, where 'scale' refers to the ratio of a representation to the real thing. In modern culture, it reflects the industrial and digital age's obsession with 'scaling up' businesses and global connectivity.
The Hyphen Rule
When you put `large-scale` before a noun (like `large-scale project`), use a hyphen. If it comes after (like `the project was large scale`), you can skip it!
Don't Overuse It
If you describe every small thing as `large scale`, you'll sound like a corporate robot. Save it for things that are actually big.
15 सेकंड में
- Used to describe massive projects, events, or systems.
- Implies a high level of organization and significant resources.
- Works well in both professional and serious social contexts.
What It Means
When you say something is large scale, you are talking about size and impact. Imagine a small garden in your backyard. That is small scale. Now, imagine a farm that covers three cities. That is large scale. It means the project or event is huge. It requires a lot of planning. It usually affects thousands of people.
How To Use It
You can use it as an adjective before a noun. You might say a large scale renovation. You can also use it with a hyphen like large-scale. It works perfectly when describing business moves or government plans. If you are talking about a party, calling it large scale makes it sound like a massive festival. Use it to emphasize that something isn't just a tiny hobby.
When To Use It
Use this when you want to sound professional or impressed. It is great for work meetings. Use it when discussing global issues like climate change. It also works for big events like the Olympics. If your friend is planning a wedding with 500 guests, tell them, "Wow, this is a large scale event!" It shows you recognize the effort involved.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for small, personal things. If you are making a sandwich, it is not a large scale lunch. That sounds like you are trying too hard to be fancy. Avoid it in very emotional, private moments. You wouldn't say, "I have a large scale love for you." That sounds like a robot wrote a poem. Keep it for physical things, systems, or organized events.
Cultural Background
This phrase comes from map-making and engineering. In the past, a large scale map showed a lot of detail for a big area. Over time, it moved into business and politics. In Western culture, we often celebrate things that are large scale. We love big movies, big tech, and big ideas. It carries a sense of ambition and power.
Common Variations
You will often hear on a large scale. For example, "We are doing this on a large scale now." You might also hear mass-scale or wide-scale. They all mean roughly the same thing. If you want to sound even more dramatic, you can say grand scale. That makes it sound like a king or queen planned it!
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This phrase is highly versatile but leans slightly towards professional or descriptive contexts. Avoid using it for individual people or simple physical objects (like a 'large scale pizza').
The Hyphen Rule
When you put `large-scale` before a noun (like `large-scale project`), use a hyphen. If it comes after (like `the project was large scale`), you can skip it!
Don't Overuse It
If you describe every small thing as `large scale`, you'll sound like a corporate robot. Save it for things that are actually big.
Scaling Up
In Silicon Valley, people love the word 'scale'. If a startup is 'scaling', it means they are trying to become `large scale` very quickly.
उदाहरण
6The company is planning a large scale expansion into Asia next year.
The company is planning a large scale expansion into Asia next year.
Used here to show the business move is significant and well-funded.
The storm caused large scale damage across the entire coast.
The storm caused large scale damage across the entire coast.
Shows the geographical extent of the impact.
I didn't realize your birthday party would be such a large scale production!
I didn't realize your birthday party would be such a large scale production!
A slightly hyperbolic way to compliment a big party.
There is a large scale protest happening downtown, avoid the area.
There is a large scale protest happening downtown, avoid the area.
Quickly communicates that the event involves many people.
My attempt at meal prepping turned into a large scale kitchen disaster.
My attempt at meal prepping turned into a large scale kitchen disaster.
Using a formal term for a silly personal failure creates humor.
We need to conduct a large scale study to confirm these results.
We need to conduct a large scale study to confirm these results.
Indicates the study needs many participants.
खुद को परखो
Choose the best word to complete the sentence describing a global event.
The Olympics is a ___ event that requires years of planning.
The Olympics involves many countries and billions of dollars, making it the definition of 'large scale'.
Identify the correct usage in a business context.
We are moving from local sales to ___ distribution.
'Large scale distribution' is a standard collocation in business English.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality Spectrum of 'Large Scale'
Used jokingly for small personal messes.
A large scale laundry pile.
Common in news and daily conversation.
A large scale music festival.
Standard in business reports and science.
Large-scale economic reform.
Where to use 'Large Scale'
Business
Global product launch
Nature
Forest fires or floods
Social
Protests or Festivals
Science
Vaccine testing
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNot at all! It can mean a large number of people, a lot of money, or a wide area of influence, like a large scale investigation.
You can, but large scale is much more common and sounds more natural in English.
It is neutral. You can use it in a scientific paper or while chatting with a friend about a huge concert.
The direct opposite is small scale. You would use it for a local business or a tiny personal project.
Use one if it's an adjective before a noun, like large-scale operation. It helps the reader connect the words.
Usually no. You wouldn't say a 'large scale man.' You use it for events, projects, or phenomena.
Almost. Widespread or wide-scale focuses more on the distance/area covered, while large scale focuses on the overall size and complexity.
You could say, "We need large scale changes to save the oceans."
Yes, it often describes negative things like large scale corruption or large scale warfare.
Yes, managers love saying things like "We need to see if this is scalable on a large scale."
संबंधित मुहावरे
Massive
Extremely large and heavy, or very great in degree.
Widespread
Found or distributed over a large area or among many people.
Grand scale
Doing something in an impressive, elaborate, or expensive way.
On a global scale
Relating to or involving the entire world.
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