noun
wide area; broad region
General term for a large geographical or administrative area. Often used in compounds like 広域捜査 (wide-area investigation) or 広域避難 (wide-area evacuation).
警察は広域にわたって捜査を続けている。
The police are continuing the investigation over a wide area.
広域避難計画を見
We need to review the wide-area evacuation plan.
noun
wide view; zoomed-out view
Specifically for digital maps: a view showing a large area with less detail. Antonym of 詳細 (detailed/zoomed-in view).
Antonyms: 詳細
地図アプリで広域表示に切り替えると、全体のルートが確認できる。
Switching to the wide view on the map app lets you check the entire route.