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 for those craving something other than epic spectacle, Universal is stacking the lineup by releasing the small-scale romcom One Night Only, starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026

On one level this may seem like pie in the sky, yet the seeds of all of these possibilities already exist, and are firmly planted at the small-scale level of family, friendship and community at the local and hyper-local level. — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The golf tour’s old setup is a small-scale illustration of a pattern that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy predicts will shift in increasingly large numbers over the next two decades. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

An owner could treat it as a private retreat, venture into small-scale wine production, host private events or pursue some combination of all of the above. — Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 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