full-scale

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adjective
  1. having the exact size or proportions of the original: a full-scale replica.

  2. using all possible means, facilities, etc.; complete: The factory will commence full-scale operation next month.

Origin of full-scale

1
First recorded in 1930–35

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British Dictionary definitions for full-scale

full-scale

noun(modifier)
  1. (of a plan, etc) of actual size; having the same dimensions as the original

  2. done with thoroughness or urgency; using all resources; all-out

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