wide-scale
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B2
/ˈwaɪd skeɪl/
broad extent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wide-scale' originates from the combination of 'wide' and 'scale', where 'wide' means 'broad' and 'scale' refers to 'extent or scope'.
Historical Evolution
'Wide-scale' evolved from the combination of the words 'wide' and 'scale' in English, maintaining its meaning of broad extent.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'broad in scope or extent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or affecting a large area or many people.
The wide-scale implementation of the new policy will begin next month.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45