full-scale
|full/scale|
B2
/ˈfʊl skeɪl/
complete extent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'full-scale' originates from the combination of 'full' meaning 'complete' and 'scale' referring to 'extent or range'.
Historical Evolution
'full-scale' evolved from the concept of 'full' and 'scale' being used together to describe something that is complete in its range or extent.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'complete in range or extent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
complete or comprehensive in scope or intensity.
The company launched a full-scale investigation into the incident.
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