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full-scale

[fool-skeyl] / ˈfʊlˈskeɪl /
ADJECTIVE
total, all-out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehensive exhaustive extensive full-blown in-depth sweeping thorough wide-ranging
WEAK
all-encompassing full dress full-out major proper thoroughgoing total unlimited
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exclusive narrow partial
WEAK
incomplete incomprehensive

Example Sentences

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Investor morale is now at its lowest point since December 2022, in the aftermath of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine as surging energy costs exacted a heavy toll on German manufacturers.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

His younger son joined Ukraine's military in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, but has been missing in action since September 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

A cease-fire has been in place for a week and there’s little sign full-scale fighting is about to resume.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Authentic is also considering reopening a full-scale Barneys store in its original Madison Avenue location, which has remained vacant, but has yet to secure an operating partner for the venture, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

One would have thought a full-scale civil war was under way from the precautions the state was taking with us.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela