Synonyms of full-scalenext
1
: identical to an original in proportion and size
full-scale drawing
2
a
: involving full use of available resources
a full-scale biography
full-scale war
b
: total, complete
A full-scale musical renaissance …Current Biography

Examples of full-scale in a Sentence

a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Contracts for full-scale production will come later with a significantly higher price tag. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026 Charles also said both nations must remain committed to supporting Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion surpasses four years, and underscored how staying within NATO is significant to prevent further tensions between Europe and North America. Max Foster, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 Russia was expelled in 2022 after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ABC News, 1 May 2026 Humanoid output scales Figure has transitioned its BotQ facility from prototype development to full-scale production, establishing dedicated lines for all critical modules of the Figure 03 humanoid robot. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-scale

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of full-scale was in 1887

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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-scale. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

full-scale

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˈskā(ə)l
1
: identical to an original in size
2
: not limited in any way : using everything that can be used
a full-scale war
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