full–scale

adjective \-ˌskāl\

: having the same size as the original

: not limited in any way : using everything that can be used

Full Definition of FULL-SCALE

: identical to an original in proportion and size <full–scale drawing>

a : involving full use of available resources <a full–scale biography> <full–scale war>

b : total, complete <a full–scale musical renaissance — Current Biography>

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Synonyms: all-out, clean, complete, comprehensive, full-scale, out-and-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total

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