full-scale

American

[fool-skeyl] / ˈfʊlˈskeɪl /

adjective

having the exact size or proportions of the original.

a full-scale replica.
using all possible means, facilities, etc.; complete.

The factory will commence full-scale operation next month.

full-scale British

noun

(of a plan, etc) of actual size; having the same dimensions as the original
done with thoroughness or urgency; using all resources; all-out

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Etymology

Origin of full-scale

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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“They never would have merited a full-scale federal investigation,” he said.

From Salon

A second senior government official also confirmed the talks, adding: "The meeting is to set a base for full-scale dialogue."

From Barron's

In the final week of February, as Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, BBC Russian's audience more than trebled in size, reaching 10 million people.

From BBC

The war in Iran has shown how energy security is still one of Europe’s biggest strategic weaknesses, four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices were much higher before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when the global economy was snapping back from the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

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