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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Personally, I’ve launched a full-scale assault on the sweltering weather, including consulting heat researchers for strategies on staying cool at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Romania has faced frequent drone incursions since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 -- -- including some crashes on its territory.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
Ukraine is one of the world's largest producers of grain and oilseeds, supplying around 6% of global wheat exports before Russia's full-scale invasion and 10% of corn exports.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Constructing an accurate, full-scale replica involves far more than enlarging a drawing or arranging generic bones into a dramatic pose.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
At the end of July, Mark Antony completed his preparations for a full-scale attack on Octavian.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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