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Definitions

small-scale

[smawl-skeyl] / ˈsmɔlˈskeɪl /
ADJECTIVE
miniature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mini pint-sized reduced scaled-down small tiny
STRONG
Lilliputian baby diminutive little minuscule minute mite model petite pocket toy wee
WEAK
itsy-bitsy itty-bitty minikin teensy teeny
Antonyms
STRONG
big giant huge important large tall
ADJECTIVE
miniscule/minuscule
Synonyms
WEAK
Lilliputian diminutive dwarf infinitesimal itsy-bitsy little meager microscopic mini miniature minute pint-sized puny short slight stunted teensy teeny trivial undersized wee
ADJECTIVE
small
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cramped limited meager microscopic miniature minuscule modest narrow paltry poor short slight young
STRONG
baby bantam diminutive little mini minute petite petty scanty shrimp toy trifling wee
WEAK
bitty humble immature inadequate inconsequential inconsiderable insufficient picayune piddling pint-sized pitiful pocket-sized puny runty scrubby stunted teensy teeny trivial undersized unpretentious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adequate big fat great huge important large liberal rich significant substantial sufficient tall thick unlimited unrestricted wealthy wide
STRONG
consequential giant useful
WEAK
benevolent broad-minded considerate distinguished enormous excellent famous fine generous giving immense kind untrivial

Example Sentences

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They are also capable of running millions of small-scale experiments to determine which messages are most persuasive.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

"Without small-scale opportunities, early career artists struggle to develop the skills and confidence required to scale up to larger stages," the venue warned, according to the report.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But across the island, small-scale farmers and cooperatives already operate as private entrepreneurs, growing food, managing their own production and selling to local markets, most of which have been privatized.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

While rare earths will be the primary focus, exploration will also assess the potential for gold mining — the area is dotted with old, small-scale adits and shafts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

One day we are playing street crickets: it is like cockfights, small-scale.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple