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
  • Medical experts say a thorough screening is critical to preventing deaths.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Most importantly, don’t be afraid to advocate for a thorough skin exam.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of thorough
Adjective
  • Chinese state media, including the Communist Party's flagship newspaper, People's Daily, gave extensive coverage to Xi's encounters with other visiting leaders on Tuesday, but made no mention of the meeting with Pezeshkian.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Neal's research includes extensive work on female astronauts.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • In its comprehensive plan, the city of Eagle identifies the BLM land Bobo is cleaning up as a major component of the Foothills, calling for public lands to be incorporated into a larger open-space and wildlife-corridor network.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
  • MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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