storskaliga

Storskaliga is a Swedish adjective meaning “large-scale.” It is used to describe projects, systems, or phenomena that operate over extensive geographic areas, long time horizons, or high levels of complexity. The term is commonly contrasted with småskalig (small-scale) and is used across disciplines such as ecology, engineering, urban planning, economics, and information technology to indicate the breadth or scope of a subject.

Etymology and usage notes: The word combines stor (large) with skalig (scale-related), creating an adjective that signals magnitude or scope. In sentences it typically modifies nouns to indicate scale, for example storskaliga projekt or storskaliga system.

Contexts and examples: In ecology, storskaliga studies examine interactions across regions, biomes, or countries rather than a single site. In infrastructure and energy, storskaliga projects involve nationwide or transboundary networks, such as large transport corridors or cross-border power grids. In data analysis and information technology, the term can describe analytics, simulations, or deployments that span multiple jurisdictions or large user bases. In policy discussions, storskaliga approaches address systemic effects and interdependencies within large socio-technical systems.

Limitations: Storskaliga is a descriptive descriptor rather than a formal category. Its exact meaning depends on context and can vary between disciplines; it is often balanced against småskalig or medium-scale considerations.

See also: småskalig, storskalig, large-scale (in English-language sources).