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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The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that supply chains may really be on the brink of the most severe disruption since Covid-19 and the start of the full-scale Ukraine war in 2022. Eleni Giokos, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026 Today’s outdoor kitchens are designed as full-scale culinary hubs meant for longevity and frequent use. Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026 Cities in eastern Ukraine are preparing for an advancing front line as Russia’s full-scale war enters its fifth year. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026 The seven-member K-pop supergroup is also preparing to embark on their first full-scale, all-group tour in years. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 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 Mar. 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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