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

• all-out
• clean
• complete
• comprehensive
• exhaustive
• out-and-out
• thorough
• thoroughgoing
• total

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

What's New Russian forces lost 2,200 soldiers on December 20, the highest number of casualties recorded in a single day since Moscow launched its full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, according to Ukrainian authorities. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

Sanctions in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and a weaker ruble, have helped keep prices elevated. —Karen Gilchrist,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024

Ukraine claimed responsibility for what appears to be one of the most brazen assassinations since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly three years ago. —Natasha Frost, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024

While the Kremlin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, its first land grab came in 2014. —Keir Simmons, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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