small-scale

adjective

ˈsmȯl-ˈskāl 

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

Examples of small-scale in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, in 2023, the laws abolished the minimum area requirement to allow small-scale farming, such as wineries and breweries. — Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Enfield wants to line up a developer to reuse the building for flexible retail as well as small-scale office space and co-working areas. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026

The volume of activity has convinced Arsenia that demand for small-scale cultural venues remains strong. — J.m. Banks june 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

That is unlikely to take place until at least the 2030s, so there is plenty of time for fans to enjoy the small-scale atmosphere. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for small-scale

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email