What is the difference between a traditional tile and a large-format semi-finished slab?

Tiles, typically used for traditional applications, are available in sizes ranging from smaller formats up to 120 × 280 cm and are used for both indoor and outdoor floors and wall coverings. Large-format semi-finished slabs, on the other hand, measure 160 × 320 cm and are designed for project applications such as clad volumes, kitchens, worktops and other furnishing elements, as an alternative to natural stone slabs.