full-scale

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌskāl How to pronounce full-scale (audio)
Definition of full-scalenext
as in thorough
trying all possibilities a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide

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Recent Examples of full-scale It’s backed up by deployment of battlefield veterans from the war in Ukraine into schools and kindergartens to speak to children in support of President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch the 2022 full-scale invasion. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Alongside analysts and external observers warning that Russia’s full-scale invasion could soon enter a more dangerous phase, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate the war. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Russia’s subsequent full-scale invasion has largely degraded into a battlefield stalemate, with Moscow’s and Kyiv’s forces vying for the upper hand, though the two sides have recently intensified their aerial attacks on one another. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But before any company can send a full-scale extractor to the Moon to attempt to sift through regolith and collect helium-3, someone should probably attempt to determine whether this is physically practical. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-scale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
  1. thorough
  2. extensive
  3. comprehensive
  4. complete
  5. sweeping
  6. exhaustive
Adjective
  • The author specifically praised Reficco over her thorough research on epilepsy in an effort to offer an authentic portrayal.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lawsuits have accused Lyft of failing to perform more thorough background checks on prospective drivers, maintaining in-car surveillance and enforcing zero-tolerance policies against drivers.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of thorough
Adjective
  • Police said the home was immediately secured as a crime scene and investigators began the extensive work of documenting the scene, collecting evidence, conducting interviews and pursuing leads.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Customers can upload their own photos, or choose artworks from an extensive online gallery before selecting all of the details, including size, material, matting, and glazing.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • The town is now essentially a real-world study for scientists, after comprehensive data was gathered over a year back in 2007.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Problems with standardized assessments The most comprehensive measure of adult literacy levels is the Survey of Adult Skills, which is part of a larger international assessment known as the PIAAC.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • To defeat Iran would be a complete victory, not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Those tests should reveal how well the modular architecture performs once individual components operate as part of a complete launcher.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • Under his ownership, Vermejo became a sweeping ecological restoration project.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Ride powerful ATVs across vast stretches of black-sand beaches, or set out on snowmobiles across sweeping glaciers.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeping
Adjective
  • When litigation continues after exhaustive federal review, the consequences extend beyond a single transaction.
    — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Upon downloading the app and creating an account, I was asked to select four starter animals from an exhaustive list.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhaustive

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full steam ahead
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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