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

The exchange reaffirmed the deep tensions in diplomatic relations since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Seoul condemned Moscow and joined Western sanctions against Russia. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ovechkin called for peace while describing himself as an athlete rather than a political figure. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Friedemann Kohler/picture alliance/Getty The attacks followed a week of diplomatic efforts at the United Nations to get traction for negotiations on ending Moscow's full-scale invasion that began 4½ years ago. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 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