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 contract marks Veolia’s entry into the full-scale carbon capture market and reinforces its commitment to accelerating industrial decarbonization and environmental security through innovative technology. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Since Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, battlefield momentum has swung back and forth between the two sides. — Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

The commission was established by the UN’s Human Rights Council just days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

It was captured by Moscow’s forces on the first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. — ABC News, 26 Oct. 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