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

And a late scene, with avatars screaming and searching for one another among other players, brings grandeur to this story’s small-scale plight. —J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025

Develop prototypes or small-scale versions of disruptive products to validate market potential before scaling. —Ioana Dragomir, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

But small-scale projects aren’t enough to heal Colombia’s larger divisions, Mr. Suárez says. —Mie Hoejris Dahl, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025

The Warriors have several small-scale contracts that could get to his number — while sticking below that first apron and not gutting the top-end of their rotation. —Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 2