Small-scale: meaning, definitions and examples

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small-scale

 

[ smɔːl skeɪl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Involving or operating on a small scale, especially as a small business or in a localized area.

Synonyms

limited, miniature, small

Examples of usage

  • The company started as a small-scale operation in the founder's garage.
  • They focus on small-scale production to maintain high quality.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

A small area or region, especially when referring to a specific location or project.

Synonyms

limited, localized, specific

Examples of usage

  • This study focuses on the effects of deforestation in a small-scale region.
  • The small-scale of the project allows for more detailed analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "small-scale" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pequena escala

🇮🇳 छोटे पैमाने पर

🇩🇪 kleinmaßstäbig

🇮🇩 skala kecil

🇺🇦 дрібномасштабний

🇵🇱 na małą skalę

🇯🇵 小規模

🇫🇷 à petite échelle

🇪🇸 a pequeña escala

🇹🇷 küçük ölçekli

🇰🇷 소규모의

🇸🇦 على نطاق صغير

🇨🇿 malého rozsahu

🇸🇰 v malom rozsahu

🇨🇳 小规模

🇸🇮 majhnega obsega

🇮🇸 í litlum mæli

🇰🇿 шағын ауқымды

🇬🇪 მცირე მასშტაბის

🇦🇿 kiçik miqyaslı

🇲🇽 a pequeña escala

Etymology

The term 'small-scale' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'small' and 'scale' to refer to operations or areas that are limited in size or scope. It has been commonly used in various industries such as business, geography, and agriculture to describe activities or projects that are on a smaller, more localized level.