small-scale
ˈsmɑːl skeɪl
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Definition of small-scale - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sizelimited in size or scope
  • The small-scale project was completed in a week.
limited restricted
2.
representationgiving a small representation, often missing details
  • The small-scale map lacked detailed landmarks.
compact diminutive miniature
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Expressions with small-scale

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community fishing activities using limited gear usually for local food or income
Small-scale fisheries support many coastal households in this region.
fishing activity done with limited boats and gear by small operators
Small-scale fishing supports many coastal families in the region.

Origin of small-scale

Old English, smæl (small) + sceal (scale)

Terms with small-scale included in their meaning

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small scale
small representation of something larger
display
small-scale house used for display
hobby scale
small-scale representation of a railway for hobbyists
sports
small-scale version of golf played on a course with obstacles
miniature aircraft
small-scale aircraft for display or flying
experiments
small-scale test to evaluate feasibility and risks
architecture
large-scale drawing of a small part or section
science
about very small-scale physics using discrete energy and probability rules

Examples of small-scale in a sentence

  • The small-scale model was used for the presentation.
  • The small-scale model was missing several features.
  • They created a small-scale version of the sculpture for the exhibit.

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  1. French:limité, réduit, ...
  2. German:klein angelegt, kleinformatig, ...
  3. Italian:limitato, in scala ridotta, ...
  4. Spanish:a pequeña escala, reducido, ...
  5. Portuguese:limitado, reduzido, ...
  6. Chinese:小规模的, 小规模, ...
  7. Japanese:小規模な, 縮小版の, ...
  8. Arabic:صَغِيرُ النِّطَاق, مُصَغَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָטָן הֵיקֶף, מְמֻזְעָר, ...
  10. Russian:маленький, мелкомасштабный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:малий, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमित, सूक्ष्मस्तरीय, ...
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