small-scale
adjective
1
: small in scope
especially
: small in output or operation
2
of a map
: having a scale (such as one inch to 25 miles) that permits plotting of comparatively little detail and shows mainly large features
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Now that funding for climate-smart agriculture is available, those same groups are working to ensure the money to help do climate-smart agriculture makes it into the hands of small-scale, underserved farmers.
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Danny McArthur, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Patterned Entryway Runner Rug A small-scale diamond pattern on this entryway runner rug instantly draws the eyes and ties in other playful design features such as a blue front door and a nautical wall mirror.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
To preempt individual countries’ protectionist impulses to bring investments home—which would replicate the inefficiencies of Europe’s small-scale, national weapons production—the European Political Community should negotiate a framework for joint research and development.
—Phillips P. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2024
The small-scale structure could lead to something big -- a place to call home.
—Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 2 Sep. 2024
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Danny McArthur, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Patterned Entryway Runner Rug A small-scale diamond pattern on this entryway runner rug instantly draws the eyes and ties in other playful design features such as a blue front door and a nautical wall mirror.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
To preempt individual countries’ protectionist impulses to bring investments home—which would replicate the inefficiencies of Europe’s small-scale, national weapons production—the European Political Community should negotiate a framework for joint research and development.
—Phillips P. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2024
The small-scale structure could lead to something big -- a place to call home.
—Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Small-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-scale. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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