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full-scale Definition

full·-scale (fo̵ol′skāl′)

adjective

  1. of or according to the original or standard scale or measure a full-scale drawing
  2. 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.

Modifying Another Word

  • only: Answer: Monaco #2 Which was the only full-scale naval battle of World War I?
  • even: The daily live music program at the hospital ranges from world-class chamber music to African drumming, and even full-scale opera.