on a large scale Definition

scale¹
noun

1. A series of markings or divisions at regular intervals, for use in measuring.

Thesaurus: calibration, graduation, measure, system, degrees.
2. A system of such markings or divisions.
3. A measuring device with such markings.
4. The relationship between actual size and the size as represented on a model or drawing.
5a. music.
A sequence of definite notes;
5b. music.
A succession of these notes performed in ascending or descending order of pitch through one or more octaves.
Form: scales (usually)
6. music.
The range of a voice or instrument.
7. Any graded system, eg of employees' salaries.

Thesaurus: sequence, order, continuum, gradation, ranking, progression, hierarchy.
8. math.
A numeral system.
Example: logarithmic scale
9. Extent or level relative to others. Also as adj.

Example: on a grand scale
Example: scale model

verb scaled, scaling

1. To climb.

Thesaurus: ascend, climb, clamber up, clamber down, mount, surmount, shinny up, shinny down; Antonym: descend, dismount, fall.
2. To change the size of something according to scale, making it either bigger or smaller than the original.

Form: scale up (also)
Form: scale down

Idiom: on a large scale (on a small etc scale)

In a great, small etc way.

Idiom: on the scale of (on a scale of)

In the ratio of.
Example: on a scale of one to ten

Measuring between
Example: How would you rate his performance on a scale of one to ten?

Idiom: to scale

In proportion to the actual dimensions.

Etymology: 15c: from Latin scala ladder, from scandere to mount.