Synonyms of full-scalenext
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

Examples of full-scale in a Sentence

a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Nearly four years since launching a full-scale invasion of its neighbor, Russia occupies around 20% of the territory recognized under international law as part of sovereign Ukraine. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026 The pillar of Ukraine's economy is the mining and metals sector, whose weight remains significant despite four years of full-scale war. CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026 Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has been plunged into the worst winter energy crisis since Russia launched its full-scale invasion nearly four years ago, as relentless strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure take their toll. Anastasiia Parafeniuk, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026 Russia's bigger army has managed to capture about 20% of Ukraine since hostilities began in 2014 and its full-scale invasion of 2022. Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-scale

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of full-scale was in 1887

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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-scale. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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
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