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

This appears to be one of Kyiv's deepest attacks on Russian territory since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Alongside the proof-of-concept program, the company is continuing work on a full-scale nuclear demonstration borehole and the design of its primary heat exchanger. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

One of the great ironies of the AI revolution is that some of the most technologically advanced companies are having the hardest time making the move from pilot projects to full-scale integration. — Rohit Kapoor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

More than four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine’s advances in drone technology have given it an edge in recent months, analysts and Western officials say. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 6 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