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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

Authentic is also considering reopening a full-scale Barneys store in its original Madison Avenue location, which has remained vacant, but has yet to secure an operating partner for the venture, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The vessel, which is the only full-scale replica in the world, took two years to build and will be filled with replica props from Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic film.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“No need to cause a panic, but this looks like a full-scale assault. The fox’s warning was true.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques