small-scale

[smawl-skeyl]

adjective

1. of limited extent; of small scope.

   a small-scale enterprise.

2. being a relatively small map, model, etc., of the original and, hence, showing relatively little detail.

small-scale

adjective

1. of limited size or scope

2. (of a map, model, etc) giving a relatively small representation of something, usually missing out details

Word History and Origins

Origin of small-scale¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

This AI component allowed the researchers to capture the galaxy's overall behavior while still modeling small-scale events, including the fine details of individual supernovae.

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The system, while small-scale, can be scaled up with a larger body of water, he explains.

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The order applies to all poultry farms, including organic operations and small-scale producers selling directly to consumers, it said in a statement.

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For Russia and the West’s other adversaries, including China, Iran and North Korea, small-scale action can yield big payoffs.

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As a small-scale songbird rehabilitator I am not equipped, for instance, to take on a pileated woodpecker, which can smash its way out of any enclosure not made of steel.

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