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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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A cease-fire has been in place for a week and there’s little sign full-scale fighting is about to resume.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

According to Schwimmer, creating a scientifically accurate, full-scale replica requires careful attention to detail.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Rheinmetall's business has boomed since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine spurred a re-armament drive in Europe.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Oil prices were much higher before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when the global economy was snapping back from the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

At the end of July, Mark Antony completed his preparations for a full-scale attack on Octavian.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby