1. The buying of goods or services in substantial quantities, typically by businesses or organizations to obtain better prices or secure supply
Large-scale purchasing by retailers allows them to negotiate better prices with suppliers.
As compras em larga escala por varejistas permitem que negociem melhores preços com fornecedores.
2. Bulk buying or wholesale purchasing conducted by government agencies, corporations, or institutions
The hospital's large-scale purchasing of medical supplies reduced costs significantly.
As compras em larga escala de suprimentos médicos do hospital reduziram significativamente os custos.