Definizione di 'full-scale'

Inglese generale Definizione americana Inglese

full-scale

1. aggettivo [ADJECTIVE noun]

Full-scale means as complete, intense, or great in extent as possible.

...the possibility of a full-scale nuclear war.

Sinonimi: major, extensive, wide-ranging, all-out Ulteriori sinonimi di full-scale

2. aggettivo [ADJECTIVE noun]

A full-scale drawing or model is the same size as the thing that it represents.

...working, full-scale prototypes.

Sinonimi: full-size, full-sized, life-size Ulteriori sinonimi di full-scale

full-scale in American English

(ˈfʊlˈskeɪl ; foolˈskālˈ)

aggettivo

of or according to the original or standard scale or measure

a full-scale drawing

to the utmost limit, degree, etc.; complete and thorough; all-out

full-scale war

full-scale

sostantivo (modifier)

(of a plan, etc) of actual size; having the same dimensions as the original

done with thoroughness or urgency; using all resources; all-out

Esempi di frasi che comprendono 'full-scale'

The police have launched a full-scale investigation. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Turned out to be a full-scale war. Times, Sunday Times (2008)This was now a full-scale war for them. Times, Sunday Times (2014)How easily a simple argument had turned into a full-scale war! Times, Sunday Times (2009)He argues that the ships will be unable to fight full-scale sea battles and will need to remain close to shore in combat. Times, Sunday Times (2012)POLICE have launched a full-scale murder investigation after a pet dog was found dead in a swimming pool. The Sun (2009)As well as two full-scale investigations, eight more organisations are being monitored. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Other suppliers are now expected to reduce tariffs, sparking a full-scale price war. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Nobody wants to see us back in a full-scale war in Iraq. Times, Sunday Times (2014)These did not permit him to risk a full-scale battle with Lafayette. Hibbert, Christopher Red Coats and Rebels - the war for America 1770-1781 (1990)Its army is also no match for a full-scale battle with Russia. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Energy companies face the threat of a full-scale investigation for allegedly rigging gas prices used to set consumers' utility bills. Times, Sunday Times (2012)A full-scale battle ensued, with troops coming under fire for more than a hour. Times, Sunday Times (2006)A full-scale inquiry was demanded. Christy Campbell FENIAN FIRE: The British Government Plot to Assassinate Queen Victoria (2002)I wasn't clear if it was just a random thing or about to be a full-scale investigation. Times, Sunday Times (2006)