full-scale

[fool-skeyl]

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.

full-scale

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of full-scale¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Add it up and we could be looking at the beginning of a consumer tipping backlash, if not a full-scale revolt, experts say.

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Much of that comes at a steep discount to the global price because of other countries’ sanctions on Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Ukraine had prohibited any man aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, with only limited exceptions.

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But in the absence of any progress towards a ceasefire deal, Ukraine will need more money as Russia's full-scale war approaches its fifth year.

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Between the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and August 2025, men aged 18 to 60 were prohibited from leaving Ukraine, apart from exceptional cases.

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