small-scale

adjective

ˈsmȯl-ˈskāl

: small in scope

especially : small in output or operation

of a map : having a scale (such as one inch to 25 miles) that permits plotting of comparatively little detail and shows mainly large features

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In what universe would Apple Corps Ltd. or Sony Music Publishing license the use of the Beatles’ music for a small-scale independent production? —

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025 This demographic has prompted companies to offer tailored products, from small-scale indoor grow kits to resilient outdoor strains suited for harsher climates. —

Javier Hasse, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 GiveDirectly handled this with a small-scale trial offering cash transfers to victims of Hurricane Harvey. —

Kelsey Piper, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025 Covering 5,000 acres in Bahawalpur in South Punjab, the initiative engages 1,100 small-scale farmers. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for small-scale