full-scale

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌskāl 

1

: identical to an original in proportion and size

full-scale drawing

2

a

: involving full use of available resources

a full-scale biography

full-scale war

b

: total, complete

a full-scale musical renaissance

—Current Biography

Synonyms

• all-out
• clean
• complete
• comprehensive
• exhaustive
• out-and-out
• thorough
• thoroughgoing
• total

Examples of full-scale in a Sentence

a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide

Recent Examples on the Web

When Russia launched its full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022, Ruslan decided to leave the safety of his home and volunteered to serve. —Sonal Nain, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025

His moment came when President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. —Edward Wong, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025

Once Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022, CIA intelligence sharing, in particular targeting information, became crucial for Ukraine. —Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025

That game is a full-scale practice match, with the XI due to start in the FA Youth Cup lining up against the remainder of the squad, who wear bibs and set up in the same formation that Chelsea are expected to play. —Stuart James, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

full-scale

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˈskā(ə)l

1

: identical to an original in size

2

: not limited in any way : using everything that can be used

a full-scale war