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

The concept is small-scale product created by artisans from around the world. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

The company announced its 20 Ah solid-state prototype two years ago and has reaffirmed its 2027 target for a small-scale batch production trial. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Build Small Experiments Into Project Cycles Build innovation into your operational rhythm by encouraging teams to embed small-scale tests and process tweaks into standard project cycles. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Kemetale This boutique operator, which launched in 2022 with the Kemet Dahabeya, has small-scale ships that take their cues from the traditional dahabeah, a kind of sailing barge. — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 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