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small scale

small scale is the alternative form of small-scale.

Meaning of small-scale

Adjective

small-scale (comparative smaller-scale, superlative smallest-scale)

  1. Concerning a lower order of magnitude rather than a higher one.
    • small-scale aspects of fluid dynamics
    Synonyms:
    microlevel, micro
  2. Having a modest scope or extent.
    • small-scale business operations
    Antonyms:
    large-scale
  3. Drawn or constructed at a small size (at low scale), without much detail.
    • a small-scale inset orienting the viewer, implying "you are here"
    Antonyms:
    large-scale

Forms of small scale

comparativemore small scale
superlativemost small scale

Questions about small scale

What is small scale the alternative form of?
Small scale is the alternative form of small-scale.

Words near small scale in the dictionary

  1. small reeds
  2. small room
  3. small rooms
  4. small saphenous vein
  5. small saphenous veins
  6. small scale
  7. Small Scale Integration
  8. small science
  9. small screen
  10. small seal script
  11. small shellies

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