small-scale
adjective
1
: small in scope
especially
: small in output or operation
2
of a map
: having a scale (such as one inch to 25 miles) that permits plotting of comparatively little detail and shows mainly large features
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The book itself is a small-scale cri de coeur, animated by Coppola’s tenacity—by her insistence on tracing the contours of her own world, in writing.
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
According to the team, the research emphasizes the value of combining CFD modeling with small-scale field testing, especially when scaling up to large alpine PV plants.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
By comparison, a tiny home or modular small-scale unit can be produced at a fraction of the cost and time, at roughly $75,000 to $100,000 per unit and in just six to eight months.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The small-scale tragedy depicts an undeniable artistic force who simply could not get out of his own way.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
According to the team, the research emphasizes the value of combining CFD modeling with small-scale field testing, especially when scaling up to large alpine PV plants.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
By comparison, a tiny home or modular small-scale unit can be produced at a fraction of the cost and time, at roughly $75,000 to $100,000 per unit and in just six to eight months.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The small-scale tragedy depicts an undeniable artistic force who simply could not get out of his own way.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Small-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-scale. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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