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

Three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's losses are high and continue to increase daily, according to Ukrainian estimates. —Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025

Three years ago today, Russia launched its hellish full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an unprovoked assault that has killed and injured more than 40,000 Ukrainian civilians, according to the UN. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025

Implement small-scale automation initiatives to assess performance and refine strategies before full-scale deployment. —Sanjoy Sarkar, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

After three years of brutal and deadly fighting in Eastern Europe, many observers and allies would welcome an end to Russia's full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine. —Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for full-scale

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email

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