full-scale

full–scale

adjective \-ˌskāl\

: having the same size as the original

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

Full Definition of FULL-SCALE

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>

First Known Use of FULL-SCALE

1933

Related to FULL-SCALE

Synonyms

all-out, clean, complete, comprehensive, full-scale, out-and-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total

Related Words

broad, extensive, far-reaching, in-depth, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging; general, global, inclusive, methodical (also methodic), systematic; no-holds-barred, unhampered, unrestrained

Near Antonyms

aimless, desultory, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random; cursory, shallow, slipshod, superficial; limited, narrow, restricted