full-scale

full–scale

adj \-ˌskāl\

Definition of FULL-SCALE

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>

First Known Use of FULL-SCALE

1933

Related to FULL-SCALE

Synonyms: all-out, clean, complete, comprehensive, full-scale, out-and-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total

Related Words: broad, extensive, far-reaching, in-depth, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging; general, global, inclusive, methodical (also methodic), systematic; no-holds-barred, unhampered, unrestrained

Near Antonyms: aimless, desultory, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random; cursory, shallow, slipshod, superficial; limited, narrow, restricted

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