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 of full-scale

• thorough
• extensive
• comprehensive
• complete
• sweeping
• exhaustive

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

Shell’s results were the highest since the second quarter of 2022, weeks after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Since Russia's full-scale invasion, concerts have taken on another purpose. — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The dominant thread, however, at least until full-scale mayhem erupts, is Peter Parker’s identity crisis, which gives a never-better Tom Holland soulful new notes to play in his fourth solo turn in the tights. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Certification and service entry are planned for 2031, with the X1 program paving the way for the full-scale rollout of the ES-30. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

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