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בהיקף — meaning in English: Scale
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on a circumference / at a scope
בעשור
ba'asor
קרקעות
karka'ot
ניתנת
nitenet
בהיקף
behekef
נעזב
ne'ezav
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neutral
common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers often use the word 'בהיקף' (behekef) in discussions about business, economics, and project management, particularly when referring to the scale of operations, projects, or budgets. For instance, one might say, 'הפרויקט הזה גדול בהיקף' (This project is large in scale), when evaluating the impact or size of the project.
Synonyms & nuances
'בהיקף' is often used interchangeably with 'גודל' (godel), which means 'size.' However, 'בהיקף' emphasizes the extent or scope of something, often in a more quantitative sense, while 'גודל' can refer to size in a more general or qualitative manner. Choose 'בהיקף' when you want to highlight measurable dimensions.
Culture
'בהיקף' has roots in the Hebrew word 'היקף' (hekef), which means 'circumference' or 'perimeter.' This reflects a cultural emphasis on understanding not just the physical dimensions of things, but also their broader implications in various contexts, such as economics or social structures. In Israeli business vernacular, discussing a project's scale can often imply its significance in the wider market.
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