full-scale

[fool-skeyl] / ˈfʊlˈskeɪl /

ADJECTIVE

total, all-out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehensive exhaustive extensive full-blown in-depth sweeping thorough wide-ranging

WEAK

all-encompassing full dress full-out major proper thoroughgoing total unlimited

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclusive narrow partial

WEAK

incomplete incomprehensive

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An upward move this week would mark the first hike since September 2023, after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine beginning in February of the previous year drove an energy-price spike.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Until Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, it used to be attended by high-profile Western delegation, including heads of state.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the tit-for-tat attacks as purely defensive in nature and not a renewed outbreak of full-scale war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

One of the most striking exhibits is an exact replica of Obama's Oval Office, where visitors can sit behind the full-scale Resolute Desk.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Her hair has staged a full-scale rebellion and more of it has escaped her mangled braid than remains tucked inside.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

full-scale

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