Meaning of the word "on a large scale" in English

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on a large scale

US /ɒn ə lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/
UK /ɒn ə lɑːdʒ skeɪl/

Phrase

involving many people or things, especially over a wide area or to a great extent

Example:
The company operates on a large scale, with offices in many countries.
The government launched a project to provide clean water on a large scale.