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adjective \ˈfu̇l-ˌskāl\

Definition of full–scale

  1. 1 :  identical to an original in proportion and size full–scale drawing

  2. 2a :  involving full use of available resources a full–scale biography full–scale warb :  total, complete a full–scale musical renaissance — Current Biography

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First Known Use of full–scale

1933

full–scale Synonyms

Synonyms
all-out, clean, complete, comprehensive, full-scale, out-and-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total
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broad, extensive, far-reaching, in-depth, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging; general, global, inclusive, methodical (also methodic), systematic; no-holds-barred, unhampered, unrestrained
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aimless, desultory, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random; cursory, shallow, slipshod, superficial; limited, narrow, restricted

FULL–SCALE Defined for English Language Learners

full-scale

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Definition of full–scale for English Language Learners

  • : having the same size as the original

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

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