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

But like many small-scale fisheries around the world, managing them can be difficult. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Newman sees the current renaissance of small-scale makers as a return to an earlier ideal. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

The last occurred more than 20 years ago, when another small-scale artwork disappeared and was never recovered. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 2 July 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

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