larger scale

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   a bigger size or extent than before, often used for projects, operations, or events.

   Grammar: Used after 'on a' or 'at a': on a larger scale, at a larger scale.

   Patterns

   • on a larger scale
   • at a larger scale
   • a larger scale of something

   The company is now producing cars on a larger scale.

   We need to think about the problem on a larger scale.

   The festival was organized on a much larger scale this year.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   a higher level or wider range, especially in business or research.

   Grammar: Often used with 'operate' or 'conduct': operate on a larger scale.

   Patterns

   • operate on a larger scale
   • conduct something on a larger scale
   • a larger scale of operation

   The charity operates on a larger scale than we thought.

   They conduct their experiments on a larger scale now.

   Moving to a larger scale of production reduced costs.

Common combinations

on a larger scale

The event was held on a larger scale than last year.

at a larger scale

The map shows the region at a larger scale.

a larger scale of

They need a larger scale of investment to succeed.

operate on a larger scale

The business now operates on a larger scale.

Synonyms and how they differ

bigger

More general; 'bigger' can describe any size, while 'larger scale' emphasizes extent or scope.

greater

Often used for amounts or degrees; 'larger scale' is about overall size or range.

Opposites

Practice

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