full-scale
Americanadjective
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having the exact size or proportions of the original.
a full-scale replica.
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using all possible means, facilities, etc.; complete.
The factory will commence full-scale operation next month.
noun
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(of a plan, etc) of actual size; having the same dimensions as the original
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done with thoroughness or urgency; using all resources; all-out
Etymology
Origin of full-scale
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and currently controls approximately a fifth of Ukrainian territory.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Margins jumped to a record level of $42 a barrel, far exceeding the $28.04 a barrel the company inked shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 that upended energy markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
On Thursday, HD Hyundai, a major Korean shipbuilder, created a joint venture with Kiewit, an American construction company, to build an advanced U.S. shipyard starting from next year with full-scale operations targeted by 2029.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian authorities say they have opened thousands of investigations into collaboration with the enemy, and frequently arrest individuals accused of working for Moscow.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The other was for a “new and larger cyclotron” for medical research, including the full-scale production of synthetic radioisotopes.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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