small-scale — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Concerning a lower order of magnitude rather than a higher one.

   Synonyms

   microlevelmicro

   Antonyms

   large-scalemacrolevelmacro

   Examples

   small-scale aspects of fluid dynamics

2. Having a modest scope or extent.

   Antonyms

   large-scale

   Examples

   small-scale business operations

3. Drawn or constructed at a small size (at low scale), without much detail.

   Antonyms

   large-scale

   Examples

   a small-scale inset orienting the viewer, implying "you are here"

Adjective

1. created or drawn on a small scale

   Examples

   small-scale maps

   a small-scale model

2. relatively moderate, limited, or small

   Synonyms

   minormodestsmallpocket-sizepocket-sized

   Examples

   a small business

   a newspaper with a modest circulation

   More examples (2)

   small-scale plans

   a pocket-size country