full-scale Definition
full·-scale (fo̵ol′skāl′)
adjective
- of or according to the original or standard scale or measure a full-scale drawing
- to the utmost limit, degree, etc.; complete and thorough; all-out full-scale war
full-scale Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- mock-up: Instead, we have a full-scale mock-up of a ship crashing into a town in the Caribbean.
- invasion: Claudius orders a full-scale invasion of Britain Spring 43 AD.
- replica: Discover a full-scale replica of the Bayeux Tapestry or a reconstruction of an Iron Age House.
- riot: The night before they had attended a full-scale riot in the area.
- prototype: The first full-scale pre-production prototype will be tested at the proposed UK Marine Energy Test Center in Orkney.
- assault: Cromwell mounted a full-scale assault on traditional English culture.
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