full-scale

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌskāl 

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

Synonyms of full-scale

• thorough
• extensive
• comprehensive
• complete
• sweeping
• exhaustive

Examples of full-scale in a Sentence

a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for full-scale

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

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